Job Purpose:

The responsibility is to ensure the realization of various quality controls on the finished products before their release on the markets. The PH&R Officer will be responsible for managing the Positive Hold and Release and the Hold & Release processes   (release of finished pallets based on the results of microbiological & chemistry analyses, general hold disposition management in collaboration with the Site Q&FS manager and other members of the site teams).

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in science OR high school diploma with 3+ years’ experience in a food/drug or pharma manufacturing environment
• Passion for food industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of work experience in a Food manufacturing environment
• Experienced in auditing, quality systems, and laboratory techniques
• Knowledge of food safety and nutrition

Key Responsibilities:

• Receives and reviews daily microbiological & chemical results
• Ensures data reconciliation to ensure that all finished products (FP) have been analyzed and appropriate records are available including but not limited to shift compliance checks to CCPs, OPRPs, PCs and other quality control and hold requirements and PCQI sign off prior to FP release
• Performs the extraction of the corresponding Extrusion Lot / Packaging Batch to determine traceability for any Holds as appropriate
• Verifies hold from the past 24 hrs and monitors daily hold reconciliation of food safety holds from 3rd party & W/H records
• Confirms rework and or repack conforms to rapid clean criteria prior to release
• Ensures communication with external warehouses & local supply chain team in case of Hold of finished products/GHNs
• Alert QFS managers immediately of any concerns
• Participate in site audit programs as a member of the QFS team

What can you expect from Mars?

• The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package. 
• To be respected and valued.
• The Five Principles at the center of every decision we make.
• The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.

If you’re passionate about our brands, a great strategic thinking, deliver high quality decision and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you. Click ‘apply’ in this position.

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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®, 5â„¢, 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 Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. 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.

Disclaimer:
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.​​​​​​​

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