Implementation Technologist – Greenville, MS

Relocation Assistance available and or Signing bonus

Job Purpose:

This position will be the R&D lead for implementing new products, packaging, processes and raw materials on site.  To accomplish this, this role will collaborate with the Centre of Excellence teams to ensure successful transfer of specifications.  This position will also work closely with the site operations and quality teams to implement process improvement initiatives and with engineering resources for all capital projects to ensure that standards are met.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:
• BS Degree in Food Safety, Engineering or relevant field of study

 Preferred Qualifications:
• 1+ years of experience in a Food Manufacturing environment working in Quality, Food Safety, Engineering or Product/Process Development
• Working knowledge of food processing and packaging technology
• Green Belt Certification

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementation & validation of Ingredients, Products, Processes, Packaging through HO1 and HO2 at External Manufacturers
• Implementation and maintenance of all specifications (SOP’s) for raws, recipes, process and packaging
• R&D Level 2 Troubleshooting to resolve quality issues (e.g., supply level 1)
• Continuous Product and Process Improvement in collaboration with site Q&FS and Supply

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.

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.