Associate Scientist Value Stream Lead

Job Description:
Associate Scientist Value Stream Lead
Cleveland, TN
There is an exciting opportunity to join the Q&FS team as our next Associate Scientist Value Stream Lead. This role is accountable for driving the quality agenda and leading implementation and governance of all Quality and Food Safety requirements. The objective of this role is to achieve and maintain a high standard of food safety performance.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in related field AND/OR 3 years work experience within Food Processing/Manufacturing
• Demonstrated knowledge in Quality Management Systems
• Ability to collaborate and influence cross functionally to achieve objectives
• Energy to learn, grow, and develop your skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Engineering or Chemistry
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment or food retail business working in a quality, food safety or process/product development.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Implement QMP related standards into the Value Stream and drive to full compliance.
• Manage the food safety program within the Value Stream including achieving compliance with any required external standards (e.g. FSC 22000, GFSI, FSMA)
• Responsible for the quality agenda in the Value Stream (Identify key priorities related to Q&FS KPI's and align strategy and resource allocation within the Value Stream, monitor and report progress against agreed objectives).
• HACCP lead for the Value Stream.
• Provide leadership in the implementation of the GMP/GHP and CCP/OPRP programs within the Value Stream to drive compliance.
• PCQI for the Value Stream.
• Coordinate QMP in the Value Stream (CAPAs, internal audits, continuous improvement, document creation & control)
• Key interface for Q&FS related activities within the Value Stream.
• Technical input to Value Stream related activities (new equipment installation, etc.).
• Partner with key stakeholder groups to manage line trial risk assessment and exception testing.
• Responsible for ensuring visual quality materials to perform quality inspections are current for the Value Stream.
• Conduct level 2 trouble-shooting related to Q&FS and escalate to PPTS for level 3 troubleshooting.
• First line Q&FS incident management including handling coordination with outside stakeholders when needed - incident coordinator and RA1 and track & report on incident closure.
• Assist in the root cause analysis investigation of incidents
• Accountable for the verification of effective implementation of corrective /preventive action plans.
• Follow up consumer & customer complaints within Value Stream.
• Q&FS lead in Value Stream operational meetings and providing inputs required to drive the quality agenda forward.
• Communicate Value Stream initiatives within the R&D community.
• Support MSE program which may include being an active member in one of the pillars of the program.
• Support other Q&FS related programs as required, Internal/External audits, trials, food defense, Sensory program, and new associates onboarding, QCC training, etc.
• Development and roll out of food safety training programs as needed to build technical and functional capability in the supply team to implement and sustain compliance to Q&FS Standards.

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What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.