Quality Conformance Coordinator

Job Description:
Mars is looking for a Quality Conformance Coordinator to join us at one of our manufacturing plants located in Topeka, Kansas.
As part of our overall total compensation package, Mars offers a competitive benefits package to all associates which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) up to three weeks of vacation, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.
This role drives and supports continuous improvement of the Food Safety Management System, specifically within the Good Manufacturing Practices and Cleaning & Sanitation Practices programs.
Additionally, this role will drive GMP ownership to the associate level by actively supporting the Area Ownership program.
Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that records (e.g. data, code dates, time, initials, etc.) are complete, correct and legible.
• Ensure that all area checks were completed in accordance with the Food Safety Plan and QAP
• Initiate PRIMPs, as necessary
• Complete shift conformance verification
• Complete and sign designated sections of Shift Conformance Checklist sheet within 24 hours and turn into Q&FS
• Become part of the site GMP Inspection team and Perform GMP Audits
• Build capabilities within peers and at the operator level
• Quality incidents reactive support
• Pest incident management
• Sanitation monitoring and verification
• Internal Auditor team member
• Food Safety Team member; provide input about trends identified during shift conformance verification to ASVS leads and help to reduce the amount of PRIMPs generated. (e.g. verification activities, data collection, trending, and reporting)
• Active participation, providing trend analysis and leading proactive discussions for improving compliance.
• Attending Operations Connection Points, as necessary.
• Document control verification
• Perform GS1 Audits
• Lead proactive GMP efforts for value stream compliance and continuous improvement.
• Support collaboration efforts for inter-departmental projects
• Foster GMP engagement through learning events
• Perform cleaning line inspections.
• 4 hours overtime required within each pay period due to the structure of 12 hour shift schedule.
• Other duties as needed may be required.

Education, Professional, & Physical Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
• Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Food Science / Food Technology/ Chemistry / other relevant technical discipline preferred.
• Walking/Standing on a concrete floor multiple times in a 12 hour shift.

Knowledge / Experience

• General knowledge of Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• At least two years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a group setting.
• Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems (Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Ability to analyze data for trending and investigation purposes.
• Knowledge and experience of manufacturing sanitation practices, including the seven steps of sanitation for wet and dry cleaning, inspections for visibly clean, and creating operating procedures.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of allergens.

About Mars, Incorporated
Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.
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.
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.