Job Purpose/Overview: 

This position provides direction and leadership in the area of sanitation, plant hygiene and pest control at a manufacturing facility.  This Associate will provide support to the site by supervising and coordinating activities of contractors and associates engaged in duties concerned with food safety, cleaning and sanitation that enable the reliable delivery of products.  This position also supports plant profitability by leading sanitation efficiency, including development of more efficient cleaning methods, developing standard work, training, cleaning validation and identification of operational savings.  This role will be responsible for leading and developing a team of direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads Food Safety & Sanitation Initiatives
• Drives strategy, development, implementation, and sustainability of the cleaning and sanitation program
• Technical expert implementing new and creative technologies, processes, and procedures that reduce microbiological risk and product contamination
• Self-driven educator who remains abreast of the latest industry advances and leverages this insight & fellow experts to current situation
• Critical Microbial and Infestation Mitigation of Place and Process
• Sanitary Design Expert and Consultant
• Lead Root Cause Analyst for Plant Hygiene issues/incidents
• Master Sanitation Schedule Ownership/Governance and Auditing
• Active member of Site’s Food Safety/HACCP Team

Critical Mars Leadership Capabilities

• Delivers Consistent Results
• Navigates Complex Challenges
• Creates Collaborative Relationships
• Engages Associates
• Develops Talent

Key Supporting Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Organization Agility
• Drive for Results
• Problem Solving
• Standing Alone
• Conflict Management
• Peer Relationships
• Building Effective Teams
• Motivating Others
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Hiring and Staffing

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of manufacturing procedures to include but not limited to receiving commodities, all aspects of processing, packaging and distribution operations
• Knowledge of production equipment, site layout, sanitation, pest control, quality systems and preventive maintenance and their application within a food production facility
• Knowledge and general acumen of applicable allergen, chemical cleaning, cleaning validation and verification and sanitary design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with SDS, PPE, Chemical and Safety programs and requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years managerial experience with a demonstrated ability and desire to work with people, both individually as well as in teams 
• 5-8 years of experience in driving a robust and sustainable sanitation program in CPG manufacturing
• Must have a working knowledge of Food and Drug Laws, OSHA requirements, etc. 
• Broad understanding of major functions within a plant and the ability to work directly with individuals at all levels and functions
• Willingness to complete specific college, integrated pest management, and microbiological courses as required to carry out the functions of the role
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent is required (Engineering, Applied Sciences, Food Science, or relevant Technical degree)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
• Understanding of microbiological organisms and their impact on process design, sanitary design and sanitation
• Working knowledge of Food and Drug Laws, OSHA requirements, etc.

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.