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Job Description:

At Mars, our dedication to quality is the foundation of the Mars 5 Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Efficiency, Mutuality, and Freedom). For a food manufacturer, delivering exceptional quality is key to success and maintaining our competitive edge.

About Mars: Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, 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 our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Your key responsibilities:

As a Scientist Quality & Food Safety (m/f/d), you play an essential role in ensuring that this commitment to quality is upheld throughout our operational processes. Your goal is to guarantee top-tier products and drive outstanding performance across the production line.

• Conduct incident management via the PRIMP process (Product-related incident management program), relevant process implementations, control risk materials, manage audit nonconformances (CAPA), conduct root cause analysis and effective corrective/ preventive actions, and implement preventive actions from the incident.
• Manage the Quality Management Program and drive continuous improvement to achieve the factory's quality KPIs.
• Optimize quality control standards in the production process and support process quality management to ensure high-quality products.
• Ensure the implementation of the parts of Mars Quality Management Systems on-site, coordinate HACCP programs, and oversee PRP reviews, implement and sustain multiple Mars corporate quality standards.

What we are looking for:

• A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Food Chemistry, Food Technology, OR Quality Management.
• At least several years of consistent experience in quality assurance within a multinational food company.
• Fluency in English and German (both in written & verbal communication).
• Strong IT skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Solid knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9000/ FSSC22000), quality programs (HACCP, GMP, Hygienic Design), and legal requirements for food safety.
• Experience in food process design and developing quality standards and procedures; TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) experience is a plus.

What can you expect from Mars?

While we have open jobs available, the health, safety & wellbeing of all involved is our top priority, and we are taking action & guidance from leading health authorities & local governments. As a result, our application & recruitment processes have been adapted to be conducted virtually. Learn more about these changes here.

• Work with over 140,000 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 a company bonus.

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