Exciting opportunity to join the site RandD team in Rolla, MO within the Quality and Food Safety Function as the Quality and Food Safety Laboratory Manager. The Purpose of the role is to lead team of lab technicians and implement effective laboratory management process ensuring efficient delivery of services comply with quality control and compliance.What are we looking for? Minimum RequirementBachelor's degree in Food science, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalentTesting experience in analytical or microbiology, knowledge and experience of GMP, GLP and auditPreferred QualificationsMaster's Degree in Food science, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalentExperience of quality assurance or lab management from Food/ Nutritional/ Pharmaceutical or related manufacturing/ testing sites.People management experienceWhat will be your key responsibilities? Establish, follow and continuously improve quality system in labManage routine activities related to base and finish products test, incoming raw materials, package materials check, sensory evaluation etc.Manage external lab test and communicate with GAIT and regional lab.Ensure test equipment and test method transfer and validationImplement SOP/GLPs to ensure reliability and compliance to standardsWork with supplier management team to ensure materials quality and follow up CAPAsMaintain EHS working conditions and practice in assigned area.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.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
