Supplier Quality & Compliance Technologist

Mars; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars in Hackettstown, New Jersey is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist to assure fit-for-purpose raw and packaging materials for regional manufacturing sites. The role emphasizes supplier process improvement, cost reduction, food safety and continuous quality improvement, with audits of supplier sites.

You will partner with Commercial Buying, Manufacturing, Product, Packaging and development teams to apply deep knowledge in cocoa, paper, gum, colors, and related categories.

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 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
• Performs supplier performance reviews and manages supplier performance metrics

Skills

Effective communication skills

Planning/Project Management

Quality management

Food safety

Statistical Process Control

Process improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mars in Hackettstown, New Jersey is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist to assure fit-for-purpose raw and packaging materials for regional manufacturing sites. The role emphasizes supplier process improvement, cost reduction, food safety and continuous quality improvement, with audits of supplier sites.

You will partner with Commercial Buying, Manufacturing, Product, Packaging and development teams to apply deep knowledge in cocoa, paper, gum, colors, and related categories.