External Manufacturing Quality Lead

Mars; Slough; Hybride; GBP 44 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus

Benefits

Mars University learning

Résumé du poste

Mars in Slough, UK, invites a dedicated Associate Scientist to manage External Manufacturing Quality and QMS frameworks, driving continuous improvement. The role involves overseeing product development changes, PRIMP incident escalation, and supplier QA with a strong emphasis on HACCP and ISO practices.

You will lead audits, drive quality culture, implement EMQM, and ensure supplier quality systems meet Mars QMP requirements while aligning with KPI targets and 70% travel to external sites.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in a Quality or Food Safety role in the food industry or related industries.
• Auditing experience; Lead auditor qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP, ISO and quality & food safety management systems (PRIMP, risk assessment).
• Experience with external manufacturers and supplier management.
• Proven project management, organizing skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsabilités

• External manufacturer approval and ongoing verification.
• Assess and drive Mars quality culture and behaviours.
• Conduct QFS audits of co-manufacturers to verify compliance to QMP requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement QMP standards for External Manufacturing (EMQM).
• Ensure robust quality management systems at suppliers (HACCP, Supplier QA).
• Develop action plans and monitor progress to meet timeframes.
• Set and monitor KPI targets (Right First Time, CPku/M, Conformance).
• Lead handling of incidents and post-incident reviews with root-cause analysis.

Connaissances

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Supplier management

Project management

Leadership

HACCP

ISO

PRIMP

Risk assessment

Auditing

Food microbiology

Analytical chemistry

Sensory methods

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Formation

Food science/ technology degree

Description du poste

Mars in Slough, UK, invites a dedicated Associate Scientist to manage External Manufacturing Quality and QMS frameworks, driving continuous improvement. The role involves overseeing product development changes, PRIMP incident escalation, and supplier QA with a strong emphasis on HACCP and ISO practices.

You will lead audits, drive quality culture, implement EMQM, and ensure supplier quality systems meet Mars QMP requirements while aligning with KPI targets and 70% travel to external sites.