Category Technical & Quality Manager
Mars, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
Category Technical & Quality Manager
Salary not available. View on company website.
Mars, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 1 week ago, 9 Jun | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 9d27a64c713e44ab89920cdceb4ac589
Full Job Description
- Responsible for all Technical and Quality aspects of this category in the MCDT business
- Lead the category to create & deliver creative solutions for new products & packs, working with our co-manufacturing partners
- Implement & maintain Mars Quality standards and other Mars Quality initiatives into the category
- Lead technical factory audits take place for our contract manufacturers, ensuring the expertise & capability exists to manage & produce Mars products
- Own all technical documentation for existing products and ensure these are agreed upon, updated as necessary, and communicated to suppliers, using negotiation skills if necessary
- Keep abreast of industry, consumer, and technology trends as well as the activity of competitors while ensuring that these insights are incorporated into the development of a superior product offering
- On non-conformance & issues resolution, act as the technical point of contact between Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats and the factories
- Promptly deal with the factories to solve any technical issues which impact on quality, cost or our ability to supply
- Collaborating with external manufacturing partners and internal teams to execute the new product development agenda, leading all aspects of new product development including sample review, trial coordination and artwork
We have a unique and exciting opportunity to lead the technical delivery of a category within the business, covering all aspects of supplier/customer relationship management across Q&FS, technical, legal compliance, and NPD, in the role of Technical Head. The expectation of this individual will be 2 days per week in the office (as a minimum) with the potential opportunity to work from home 3 days per week. From June 2025, this role will be based out of the SLO office. For this category, we are looking for technical expertise and experience to oversee a wide portfolio of projects. Our ideal candidate will also have broad experience within food manufacturing from product innovation through to Quality and Food Safety management. A successful candidate will thrive in working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and complex environment in a cross-functional team. They will be connected to the delivery of business results, gaining business acumen and an external perspective, and experiencing an agile environment. What are we looking for? Knowledge/Experience - Science Degree with a background/experience in food manufacturing/quality
- Preferably audit experience
- Allergen management knowledge and risk assessment
- Great project management skills Key Functional Competencies & Technical Skills
- Food manufacturing knowledge/experience
- Food Safety Management Programme and Standards (including GMP, GHP, HACCP, allergens)
- Reactive and proactive risk management
- Lead auditor experience (ideally with qualification)
- Stakeholder management
Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats is an entrepreneurial arms-length business focused on extending the Mars brands into new categories beyond confectionery through external partners (suppliers and distributors). The business currently operates in a number of categories: Milk Drinks, Hot Chocolate, Cakes & Bakes, Desserts, Chocolate Spreads, Cake Mixes, Free From, and Quick Serve Restaurants across the UK and Europe.
Work with diverse 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 a company bonus.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/category-technical-quality-manager-125197375
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