Introduction

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Job Description:

Quality & Food Safety Specialist in Viersen

(fixed term contract for 1 year)

We are seeking a Quality & Food Safety Specialist to join our R&D team for one year.

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.

What will be your key responsibilities?

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and consumer satisfaction. You’ll use your deep technical expertise and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities for improvement, mentor colleagues, and help shape the future of food safety within our business.

• Ensure the production of high-quality, safe products that meet Mars standards, regulatory requirements, and consumer expectations.
• Apply a broad perspective to identify innovative and less obvious solutions to quality and food safety challenges.
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced team members, sharing best practices and fostering technical excellence.
• Support the discovery and adoption of new techniques and technologies to enhance food safety globally.
• Contribute to the development of food safety standards and collaborate with government and industry stakeholders.
• Respond proactively to emerging challenges in food safety and regulatory environments.

What are we looking for?

• Full proficiency in quality and food safety principles, gained through relevant education and substantial work experience.
• Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and guiding colleagues or project teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take a strategic, innovative approach to technical challenges.
• Background in food science, microbiology, chemistry, or related field preferred.

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 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, includ ing access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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