Job Purpose:

Responsible for leading the development, design, scale up and validation of new processes to drive growth, quality, enable the scale up of new products as well as to increase efficiency to help us achieve our sustainability goals. The right candidate will become a global subject matter expert to provide technical and strategic guidance.

Individuals are expected to lead Global Chocolate Technology programs and will be responsible for building strategic plans and deliver key business objectives. 

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree with 5+ years’ R&D experience in the CPG industry or 3+ years’ experience related to chocolate area.

• Masters or PHD in food, chemical or biochem engineering (or related) with 2+ years’ experience in the food industry or related and/or 1 year experience in a chocolate area

• An advanced understanding of the key scientific principles associated with technical systems and process interaction. 

• Proven leadership in previous experiences. 

• A general knowledge of engineering, science and chemistry.

• Up to 30% travel to other Mars sites and vendors required, which could include significant international travel

• Available by phone beyond day shift for communication with other Global sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD degree in Food or Chem. Engr., Biochemical or equivalent with 2+ years’ experience in the food industry or 1+ years’ experience in chocolate technical area

• Food industry background

• Demonstrated record of performing research in food processing, food ingredients, or related systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Brings strong science and engineering skills to the position.  Serves as a technical expert in their field, and as technical consultant to other team members. 

• Designs, develops, and manages scale up of new chocolate and raw materials process, writing specifications and provide competitive advantage to the business. 

• Provides leadership and direction to strategic projects;  ensure quality, integrity and assurance of supply throughout the business by effectively integrating scientific discipline and knowledge to business needs. 

• Owner of global process specifications for global that deliver quality product at expected scale. 

• Strong project management competency for meeting budget and timing on project execution.  

• Leader within community of practice for chocolate that practices process standardization.  

• Responsible for communication of research outcomes to all key stakeholders and partners. 

• Support technologists’ and technicians’ development through coaching and mentoring. 

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.

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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.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.