Manager, SQA - Packs

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Medical benefits

401k

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Manager to address packaging non-conformances of inbound materials at Mars sites and lead continuous improvement projects focused on packaging quality, food safety, and sourcing reliability.

You will serve as the primary interface between our supply chain and suppliers on quality matters, applying Lean problem solving across the manufacturing network and developing strategies to raise site-wide quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing quality with food safety and HACCP.
• Advanced training in Lean principles and problem solving.
• Bachelor's degree required; strong supply chain understanding.

Responsibilities

• Be primary interface between supply chain and suppliers on quality matters.
• Drive Lean-based problem solving across the manufacturing network.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve quality across sites.

Skills

Manufacturing quality

Lean principles

Problem solving

Supply chain knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description: As a Supplier Quality Assurance Manager 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.

What are we looking for?

• 3 or more years of experience working manufacturing quality, with sound understanding of food safety and HAACP.
• Advanced training in Lean principles and problem solving.
• Strong understanding of supply chain with the physical capability of working in a manufacturing environment when necessary.
• Minimum of a bachelors degree.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• You will be the primary interface between our supply chain and our suppliers regarding all quality matters.
• Driving a culture that is rooted heavily in Lean principles, and applying the associated problem solving methodology across the manufacturing network.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve quality across the sites.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with 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.
• A strong focus on 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.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting: USD 101,120.00 - USD 139,040.00