Senior SQA Technologist – Raw Materials & Packaging

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in New Jersey is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist to assure fit-for-purpose raw materials for regional manufacturing sites and end-users. You will lead supplier quality and cost-improvement initiatives, ensure food safety, and drive continuous quality improvement across packaging materials.

You will audit supplier sites, manage supply risks, partner with Commercial Buying, R&D, and manufacturing teams, and mentor teams in quality systems.

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 50–75% 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 with Commercial Buying Team and Site-based Quality Services to identify and execute improvements.
• Manages inbound supply risks including material security, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Performs supplier site audits and ensures corrective actions are completed.
• Communicates with internal customers in Commercial, R&D and Supply.
• Performs supplier performance reviews and manages supplier metrics.

Skills

Quality management

Food safety management

Packaging technology

Process Improvement methodologies

Statistical Process Control

Troubleshooting

Food processing equipment knowledge

Regulatory guidelines knowledge

Effective communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mars Incorporated in New Jersey is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist to assure fit-for-purpose raw materials for regional manufacturing sites and end-users. You will lead supplier quality and cost-improvement initiatives, ensure food safety, and drive continuous quality improvement across packaging materials.

You will audit supplier sites, manage supply risks, partner with Commercial Buying, R&D, and manufacturing teams, and mentor teams in quality systems.