Senior SQA Manager, Packaging Quality & Lean Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

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

You will partner with the supply chain and suppliers, drive Lean-based problem solving across the network, and develop strategies to elevate quality across sites. The role includes a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Quality management

Lean principles

Problem solving

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

You will partner with the supply chain and suppliers, drive Lean-based problem solving across the network, and develop strategies to elevate quality across sites. The role includes a competitive compensation package and benefits.