Packaging SQA Lead

2 months ago

Franklin, United States Mars Full time

Job Description:

SQA - Packaging Lead - Remote

As a Supplier Quality Assurance Sr. Analyst at Mars you will address (packaging) non-conformances of in-bound materials at the assigned Mars sites. You will also execute continuous improvement projects (for packaging) used across the business, with the goal of improving material quality, food safety, and overall sourcing strategy reliability to ensure we provide nothing but the best quality products to our consumers.

The primary role of the Supplier Quality Assurance Lead is to drive implementation and compliance with the PQM standard. This role serves as a subject matter expert in packaging and provides support and expertise to our RC sites as well as our supply base. They work cross-functionally with key business stakeholders and provide quality support to the packaging industry suppliers. Engaging with multiple functions such as Commercial, Formulation, Q&FS, and Manufacturing, they ensure all suppliers are capable of meeting Mars Standards and providing high-quality materials to the business.

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Science, Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field is required.

  • 5+ years of experience in Packaging Quality and/or developing in the Food Industry. The physical capability of working in a manufacturing environment is essential.

  • Up to 40% travel

     

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Lead Auditor Certification

  • HACCP certification

  • 5+ years of experience in the Food or Pet food manufacturing industry or regulatory compliance.

  • Experience in supplier quality

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Deep expertise in packaging materials such as flexible packaging, retort packaging, and corrugate.

  • Manage the SQA audit process with suppliers to identify strengths and gaps that need to be addressed to deliver in-specification material to all RC sites.

  • Manage cross segment relationships to share best practices and streamline shared audits

  • Support new product launches and line extensions by conducting supplier qualifications in a timely manner.

  • Accountable for maintaining the approved suppliers list for packaging materials.

  • Assure that supplier reviews are conducted according to PQM standard.

  • Manage New Supplier Qualifications for packaging material

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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