Quality and Food Safety Business Process Integration Specialist

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Business Process Integration Specialist to drive QFS process integration across the United States, interfacing with Quality and Food Safety, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams. This contracted role focuses on harmonizing digital systems and implementing standardized processes across Mars and Kellanova, with an end date in December 2027.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree with 5+ years in QFS, strong communication, and change-management skills, plus experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience in complex business environments and QFS experience.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
• Strong understanding of business processes and change management.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute QFS business process integration workstreams with project planning and risk management.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Prepare and deliver regular updates to the Integration lead.
• Map current-state processes and design future-state harmonized processes aligned with Mars Digital Transformation and QFS standards.
• Make sound decisions in the harmonization of key digital systems between new and legacy businesses.
• Develop robust documentation and training materials for newly integrated processes.
• Serve as SME for integration of digital systems and QFS processes.

Job description

Job Description:

This Business Process Integration Specialist position works with Quality and Food Safety (Q&FS) teams across the United States aiding the integration across workstreams. The role is accountable for driving the integration of Mars and Kellanova across critical business processes such as raw material acceptance to finished product verification. The role is an expert in QFS Management Programs and acts as an interface with adjacent Quality and functional teams like Supply Chain and Commercial.

This position is a contracted position and has an end date of December 2027.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree or in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, or related technical field with 5 years of related experience in complex business environments Q&FS experience, deep understanding of Q&FS digital systems through Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English
• Good understanding of business processes and change management

• Great presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, or related technical field
• 10 years of experience in different quality & food safety- related areas such as raw materials, distribution, manufacturing or internship(s) in quality and food safety in a food manufacturing environment

• Any related certifications e.g. project management PMP, facilitation, managing successful programs

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Execute the Q&FS business process integration workstream, including project planning, milestone tracking, risk management, and status reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and timely execution of integration activities.
• Prepare and deliver regular updates to the Integration lead.
• Leveraging functional/technical expertise in mapping current-state processes for both businesses and designing future-state, harmonized processes that align with Mars' Digital Transformation and global Q&FS standards.
• Make sound decisions in the harmonization of key digital systems between new and legacy businesses.
• Ensure robust documentation and training materials are developed for the newly integrated processes, aligning and enhancing the integration playbook.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the integration of digital systems and technical Q&FS processes

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 79,280.00 - USD 109,010.00