Senior Manager Raw Materials Quality Assurance

Mars Incorporated in; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Wrigley North America is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist to assure quality and safety of raw materials and packaging for regional manufacturing sites. The role focuses on supplier audits, risk assessments, cost improvements and cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, R&D and Supply teams.

The ideal candidate will have a chemistry/food science/engineering background, 3+ years in a technical field, and the ability to travel 50–75%.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field.
• 3 years of experience in a technical area such as R&D product development, quality systems, laboratory management, manufacturing, or engineering.
• Ability to travel 50 to 75% of the time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assures quality and consistency of raw and/or packaging material supply within the region.
• Creates material risk assessments and supplier improvement plans
• Works in partnership with Commercial Buying Team and Site-based Quality Services to identify and execute inbound material cost, quality, food safety and efficiency improvement projects
• Manages all inbound supply risks including material security, quality, food/product safety and regulatory compliance.
• Performs supplier site audits and ensures completion of identified corrective actions
• Communicates effectively with multiple internal customers in Commercial, R&D and Supply

Skills

Quality management systems

Food safety management

Packaging technology

Process Improvement

Statistical Process Control

Regulatory knowledge

Supplier collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mars Wrigley North America is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist to assure quality and safety of raw materials and packaging for regional manufacturing sites. The role focuses on supplier audits, risk assessments, cost improvements and cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, R&D and Supply teams.

The ideal candidate will have a chemistry/food science/engineering background, 3+ years in a technical field, and the ability to travel 50–75%.