Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist

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

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist to assure fit-for-purpose raw and packaging materials for regional manufacturing sites. The role focuses on supplier audits, quality systems, and continuous improvement in collaboration with Commercial Buying and site QA functions.

The ideal candidate has a technical BS degree and 3+ years in related areas, with strong communication skills and readiness to travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 3 years in a technical area such as R&D, quality systems, lab mgmt, 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.
• Identifies and executes inbound material cost, quality, food safety and efficiency projects with Commercial Buying Team.
• Manages inbound supply risks including material security, quality, food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Performs supplier site audits and ensures corrective actions are completed.
• Communicates with internal customers in Commercial, R&D and Supply; conducts supplier performance reviews.

Skills

Quality management

Food safety

Packaging technology

Process improvement

Statistical process control

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist to assure fit-for-purpose raw and packaging materials for regional manufacturing sites. The role focuses on supplier audits, quality systems, and continuous improvement in collaboration with Commercial Buying and site QA functions.

The ideal candidate has a technical BS degree and 3+ years in related areas, with strong communication skills and readiness to travel up to 75%.