Quality Conformance Coordinator (Pitman Days)

Job Description: This role is responsible to conduct quality verification protocols to ensure that all finished products meet with Mars Quality and Food Safety Specifications. Primarily focusing on Food Safe and Legal conformance, these Quality Conformance associates enable conformance to specification through the verification of execution in quality control protocols and/or monitoring of sampling and testing plans applied to packaging and product.

This resource also enables the reduction of food safety incidents and non-quality costs by the immediate escalation of any out of conformance condition detected during verification activities. What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience within a manufacturing environment and/or previous quality control experience in a food-related industry. Excellent written and oral communications skills are essential as these associates often serve as a coordinator of information between functions and across levels of the business Able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively Must be able to work at elevated heights Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes from hot to Computer/Technical Savvy Works proficiently in: Excel, Nexus, Win SPC, Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.

Ability to establish good peer relationships. 2-3 years of work experience in a food manufacturing environment Demonstrated leadership capabilities in leading/influencing others Preferred Qualifications 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing site managing quality and food safety management systems responsible position related to food safety or quality and food safety management system BS degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, Chemistry Experience with practical applied microbiology in factory environments Ability to motivate and engage superiors, peers, indirect associates.

•dvanced understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Systems (HACCP) Knowledge of food microbiology, food safety, manufacturing processes and food laws Knowledge / Experience Food safety risk, identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite controls Knowledge of GMP, food allergens, pest control, sanitation, and food safety regulations Strong people and organizational development skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Forward thinking, self-directed, capable of making independent actions. Proven negotiation and problem-solving skills with all levels of staff including senior management Ability to travel 5% of the time What will be your key responsibilities? Responsible for shift-based quality verification or monitoring activities for packaging and finished product (based on the site size this might be extended to raw materials) Initiate PRIMPS and Nonconformance’s in Nexus.

For smaller sites and legacy Wrigley sites with no supply sample processors collect raw and/or finished goods samples to support a variety of activities such as (but not limited to) the Daily Connection Point Quality Review meeting, micro verification program, product library and hold dispositioning. Escalate to process areas any out of conformance incidents and collaborate in trouble shooting providing all information needed on product quality attributes until process and product are back in control.

Identify and isolate out-of-specification materials, including placing product on hold, initiating non-conformances and escalating to the correct associates. They are expected to collaborate closely with Material Handling area to ensure all non-conforming products are captured in house. Verifies that procedures to complete quality related documentation are properly executed and information in the records is complete.

Become part of the HACCP team and Internal Auditors group to support quality and food safety continuous improvement program and CAPA’s execution. Support operations with locating metal in confirmed rejects and trending the number of rejects across the shift to ensure proper escalation Ensures that only nexus approved documents are used in the packaging line for quality related activities and archives quality related records for further analysis or auditing purposes.

Observe and coach proper entry of weights into the WINSPC system by line operator. Provides coaching and training to associates to ensure proper QMP understanding, execution of quality control protocols, data accuracy and proper record management control. Context and Scope Explain how the job gets done and the way it operates within the team and with stakeholders This role partners with Supply Operations and the Q&FS team to drive continual improvement of food safety programs through robust risk assessments, clear procedures and work instructions.

Support operations thru KAPPA Trained evaluation of finished product attributes and product defects per shift escalation Support the GMP Lead/Sanitation Manager in the management and verification of the Master Sanitation Schedule to ensure overall effectiveness of the GMP program. Provides quality related information to operators to enable quality control activities.

Provide support in incident investigations and customer/consumer complaints to enable proper risk assessment and issue resolution. Supports the maintenance of quality knowledge and skills required in operation associates for proper execution of quality control protocols, proper data documentation and record keeping. What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment. The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 26.41

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