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Mars is seeking a skilled Area Quality & Food Safety Specialist to join its R&D team in Waco, Texas, USA. This role serves as the โface of R&Dโ within the value stream, ensuring compliance with global food safety standards and driving continuous improvement in Quality Management Systems (QMS). Candidates with a degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, or Chemistry and relevant manufacturing experience are encouraged to apply for recent food science jobs.
About the Role
The Area Quality & Food Safety Specialist is the key R&D representative for the value stream. This role ensures the implementation and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS), meeting both external regulatory requirements and Marsโ internal global Quality & Food Safety standards. The primary objective is to maintain excellence in food safety performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelorโs degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.
- 2โ4 yearsโ experience in a manufacturing environment with focus on quality or food safety.
- Strong leadership and influencing capabilities.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related.
- 2โ3 years of experience in quality functions (raw materials, QMS, manufacturing).
- HACCP certification.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008, GFSI systems (SQF, BRC, FSSC22000).
- Familiarity with GMP, food allergens, pest control, sanitation, FSMA regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement QMP standards and ensure full compliance.
- Lead the food safety program to meet external standards (FSC 22000, GFSI, FSMA).
- Act as HACCP Lead and manage GMP/GHP and CCP/OPRP programs.
- Oversee CAPAs, audits, document control, and continuous improvement.
- Provide technical input for equipment installation and trials.
- First-line incident management and coordination with stakeholders.
- Conduct root cause analysis and monitor corrective actions.
- Handle consumer and customer complaints.
- Deliver food safety training to build capability within teams.
Why Join Mars?
- Work with a diverse and talented team guided by Marsโ Five Principles.
- Purpose-driven company shaping a better tomorrow.
- Learning & development support from day one via Mars University.
- Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class benefits including:
- Health & dental coverage from day 1
- 18 weeks paid parental leave (US)
- 401(K) match & retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off, pet-friendly offices, and on-site fitness centers
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, gender, identity, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process.
