Senior Sanitation & QFS Process Specialist

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

Job summary

Mars Incorporated’s Accelerator division seeks a Specialist, QFS Sanitation Process to set sanitation standards across internal sites and external co‑manufacturers. You will provide technical governance, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen food safety, quality, and compliance while shaping sanitation strategy for a growing business.

The role requires HACCP certification, 5+ years in food manufacturing sanitation, and ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or related field.
• HACCP certification is required.
• Experience auditing manufacturing processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy Mars Snacking Sanitation Procedure across Accelerator internal manufacturing sites and external co‑manufacturers.
• Set and govern divisional GMP, sanitation, and hygienic design requirements and establish network‑wide sanitation effectiveness KPIs.
• Provide oversight for environmental control systems to reduce hazards (water, air, pest control).
• Set pest control program expectations and oversee provider performance and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) frameworks.
• Develop and maintain SSOP templates and provide implementation guidance.
• Collaborate with microbiology SMEs to optimize pathogen monitoring and corrective actions.
• Set requirements for approved sanitation chemical programs and liaise with providers and suppliers.
• Lead sanitation‑focused continuous improvement to reduce water usage and improve production efficiency.
• Serve as escalation point for sanitation investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Develop and deliver sanitation training across Accelerator units and sites.
• Support high‑risk supplier audits requiring sanitation expertise.
• Represent Accelerator in COP and influence sanitation strategy.

Skills

Sanitation programs

Cleaning processes

Sanitation chemicals

Auditing

Communication

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or related field

HACCP certification

Sanitation/Hygienic Design certification (EHEDG/3-A)

Job description

Mars Incorporated’s Accelerator division seeks a Specialist, QFS Sanitation Process to set sanitation standards across internal sites and external co‑manufacturers. You will provide technical governance, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen food safety, quality, and compliance while shaping sanitation strategy for a growing business.

The role requires HACCP certification, 5+ years in food manufacturing sanitation, and ability to travel up to 50%.