CrawlJobs Logo

Quality & Food Safety Technologist

Mars

Location Icon

Location:
United States , Aurora

Category Icon
Category:
Quality Control

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary Icon

Salary:

Not provided
Save Job
Save Icon
Apply Position

Job Description:

The Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) Technologist is responsible for ensuring all relevant Q&FS standards are implemented and continuously improved to assure quality and food safety at the local site, protecting the consumer and our Petcare brands. This role is a member of the Q&FS organization within R&D and sits at the NEA, Aurora, NE manufacturing site. This person collaborates with R&D, Q&FS, and Supply to build and maintain programs and systems necessary to manage Quality & Food Safety at the manufacturing site.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support the site based internal audit program to ensure all processes and procedures are managed in accordance to corporate Quality and Food Safety Standards, Business Unit QFS directives and FDA regulations
  • Perform investigation of incidents as a PRIMP incident owner
  • Facilitate the corrective and preventative action programs in compliance to MARS QMP/QMS standards
  • Food Safety Representative for site HACCP Team
  • Facilitate compliance to the Business Unit microbiology testing program including site data analysis, reporting and recommendations on site improvements and or escalations for non-compliances
  • Responsible associate for the sites hold management systems (SAP/ Nexus) ensuring requirements and procedures including product disposition and destruction are in accordance with Mars Quality and Food Safety Standards and Business Unit directives
  • Lead the food safety risk assessment process for all changes such CAB, New products/pack/process and or new regulations/ standard that impacts QFS. Document all approved changes as per Business Unit requirements
  • Lead root cause analysis session for product related incidents (PRIMPS) or Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) and make recommendations to correct issues
  • Conduct statistical analysis on consumer complain trends and recommend actions for improvements
  • Provide training on relevant food safety standards to supply associates
  • Lead the consumer and customer complaints investigations process ensuring follow up in appropriate timings and recommend actions to site QFS mgr
  • Contribute to overall development of the team and foster an engaging environment

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in food science, engineering, chemistry or science related discipline required
  • Experience in food safety management using HACCP or HARPC
  • Former experience participating in audits
  • Analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to communicate well in spoken and written forms
  • Command of Microsoft Office software and tools
  • Professional interactions with others

Nice to have:

  • Master's degree, knowledge of quality assurance & Hygiene programs, experience with incident management and standard implementation, laboratory and project management experience will be highly preferred
  • Experience with SAP or Nexus will be preferred
What we offer:
  • 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
  • A strong focus on 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
Icon
Mars - All Job Offers
Job Link Share:
Copy Link Icon
Facebook Icon Twitter Icon LinkedIn Icon

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Quality & Food Safety Technologist

Food Safety and Quality Technologist

Exciting times for a growing food brand seeking a talented Food Safety and Quali...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Hertfordshire
Salary
Salary:
35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP / Year
zestfoodjobs.co.uk Logo
Zest Food Jobs
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline
  • Experience in food manufacturing, preferably within a technical/QA function
  • Knowledge of BRCGS standards, HACCP, food safety and quality systems
  • Detail-oriented with strong organisation and communication skills
  • Holds a Food Safety or HACCP qualification
  • must have full unrestricted right to work UK
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead internal audits and manage corrective actions
  • Maintain and improve the Quality Management System and SOPs
  • Oversee allergen controls, swab testing, and product sampling
  • Manage supplier documentation, raw material specifications, and chain of custody
  • Support complaint investigations and drive root cause analysis
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, export documentation, and customer expectations
  • Provide guidance to the hygiene team to enhance food safety standards
  • Work with NPD and Supply Chain teams to support new launches and technical compliance
Read More
Arrow Right

Quality Systems Technologist

Exciting times for a growing food brand looking for a Quality Systems Technologi...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Hertfordshire
Salary
Salary:
40000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year
zestfoodjobs.co.uk Logo
Zest Food Jobs
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline
  • Experience in food manufacturing, preferably within a technical/QA function
  • Knowledge of BRCGS standards, HACCP, food safety and quality systems
  • Detail-oriented with strong organisation and communication skills
  • Holds a Food Safety or HACCP qualification
  • Must have full unrestricted right to work UK
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead internal audits and manage corrective actions
  • Maintain and improve the Quality Management System and SOPs
  • Oversee allergen controls, swab testing, and product sampling
  • Manage supplier documentation, raw material specifications, and chain of custody
  • Support complaint investigations and drive root cause analysis
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, export documentation, and customer expectations
  • Provide guidance to the hygiene team to enhance food safety standards
  • Work with NPD and Supply Chain teams to support new launches and technical compliance
Read More
Arrow Right

Quality Systems Technologist

A new opportunity with an established food manufacturing business looking for a ...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Cambridgeshire
Salary
Salary:
38000.00 - 42000.00 GBP / Year
zestfoodjobs.co.uk Logo
Zest Food Jobs
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Knowledge of BRCGS standards and retailer requirements
  • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Good systems capability with confidence in managing data and digital tools
  • Ability to influence others and challenge where needed
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Maintain and improve the site's QMS and document control processes
  • Coordinate internal audits and drive timely closure of actions
  • Ensure accurate and compliant operational data capture across the site
  • Monitor supplier approval status and keep specifications up to date
  • Support complaint trend reduction through effective action management
  • Assist with traceability exercises and ensure audit readiness
  • Provide quality performance reporting and insights
  • Support food safety & quality culture initiatives across all teams
Read More
Arrow Right

Food Technologist

This is a hands-on, cross-functional role where you will work closely with our N...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Kent
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
thepeopleco.com Logo
The People Co.
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 2-3 years of relevant experience
  • Ideally, a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related science (e.g., Chemistry or Biology)
  • High computer and system literacy
  • Excellent diligence
  • Effective communication and people skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Must be capable of absorbing data and implementing successful solutions
  • Full UK Driving License preferred
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Product Development & Innovation: Assist with creating new products/recipes, improving existing ones, and leading development sessions, including organoleptic assessment
  • Research consumer markets and latest technologies to develop new product concepts
  • Quality & Compliance: Ensure products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards
  • Complete and verify product testing, review results, and ensure accurate artwork and packaging information for legal compliance
  • Supplier & Raw Material Management: Assist with requesting and reviewing supplier specifications, managing technical information, and resolving supplier technical issues
  • Research alternative ingredients/suppliers for cost reduction and enhanced performance
  • Team Support: Help to coordinate new product launches, provide troubleshooting assistance to Operations and Production, and measure/propose continuous improvements to food safety and quality management systems
  • Customer/Internal Technical Support: Investigate and resolve customer technical enquiries and complaints
  • Provide accurate advice on product specifications and assist with the completion of customer SAQs
What we offer
What we offer
  • Healthcare
  • Bonus
  • Company Pension
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Technical Technologist

We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We'r...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Bo'ness
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
bakkavor.com Logo
Bakkavor
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Previous demonstrable experience in a chilled food manufacturing environment in at least one of the following disciplines: Technical
  • Development
  • or graduated in related discipline
  • Good organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage own time/workload
  • Strong understanding of HACCP within food industry and fundamental steps of risk management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Is aware of the business issues
  • trials
  • development concepts and customer expectations
  • A pragmatic in approach to problem solving and is agile in finding solutions
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Technical Management Support – To support & develop the technical systems to meet business, customer, industry standards, taking responsibility of the day-to-day management and maintenance of some or all the following: allergen management procedures, allergen risk assessments, QMS, HACCP, process validations, technical reports, and nutritional surveillance
  • Communication – To ensure effective, professional, timely communication. Contribute to customer audits and visits, supporting in areas of expertise
  • Audits – To conduct audits as part of the internal QMS. To trend actions and non-conformances and to report into the relevant forums
  • NPD – Work with the team to ensure all changes associated with launches, delists, and promo activities are implemented to support the operation teams and achieves the correct deadlines
  • People – To support others in the technical team in all tasks as required and be flexible to cover different work, also be involved in projects as requested
  • Health & Safety - To operate in a safe working manner and support the site on continuous improvements relating to health and safety
What we offer
What we offer
  • Life Assurance (1 x salary)
  • Staff Shop
  • Stakeholder Pension Scheme
  • MyBargains Discount Platform
  • Personal Accident Insurance
  • Free Independent Mortgage Advice
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
  • Discounted tutoring for children
  • Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Specifications Technologist

Are you skilled at creating detailed and accurate food product specifications? L...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Derbyshire
Salary
Salary:
32000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year
zestfoodjobs.co.uk Logo
Zest Food Jobs
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Previous experience in writing B2B or retail specifications within the food industry
  • Attention to detail
  • Thorough understanding of industry standards
  • Ability to collaborate with internal teams like NPD, technical and commercial
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Developing and maintaining product specifications for B2B customers
  • Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and meeting customer expectations
  • Playing a vital part in maintaining the company's reputation for excellence
What we offer
What we offer
  • Bonus
  • Pension
  • Package
  • Flexibility to work from home two days a week
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Technologist

An exciting opportunity with a business that is a major in their field, continuo...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Hertfordshire
Salary
Salary:
50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year
zestfoodjobs.co.uk Logo
Zest Food Jobs
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Must have current experience of Supplier Assurance, Auditing, Raw Materials, Food Manufacturing with Technical/Quality Assurance
  • BRCGS and HACCP/TACCP/VACCP (Food Defence) and Lead Auditor qualified will be an advantage
  • Retailer exposure will be advantageous as well as management experience
  • Food Science/Food Technology/Nutrition related degree is required
  • Must be flexible to travel with Europe and occasionally Globally
  • Good communication and organisation skills
  • Ability to engage at all levels, confident communication skills, working with suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Experienced internal and external auditing, customer and supplier relationships, collaborating with Operational and NPD teams
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Supplier engagement and relationship management
  • Assess Technical Projects, Raw Materials process and devise robust procedures
  • Ensuring high standards of compliance and food safety is delivered
  • Review of complaints and working closely with suppliers
  • Analysing trend results, quality non conformances, and effective management of raw material improvement standards
  • Collaborating with stakeholders such as NPD process trails and launches and supporting commercial teams with technical expertise
  • KPI reporting and data management
  • Deputising for the Technical Manager
Read More
Arrow Right

QA Technologist

This company It produces a range of food products for retail and food service ma...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent
Salary
Salary:
27000.00 - 28000.00 GBP / Year
hunterselection.co.uk Logo
Hunter Selection | B Corp™
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Relevant Food Science Qualification or degree
  • Experience within Food Industry or similar role desirable
  • Basic Food Hygiene qualification
  • Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Taking and uploading of photos on to the computer to use within reports.
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • To ensure that all products manufactured comply with customer standards including quality, safety and legality
  • To collate product samples for routine microbiological testing and organise retained samples
  • To assist in all site visits and audits and support Technical and Production teams
  • To maintain a technical presence on the factory floor throughout the shift and provide technical support to production team
  • Setting the standards on the factory floor and improving upon these with production teams through coaching and knowledge transfer
  • Ensuring that the factory floor is audit ready 365 days of the year
  • Attendance to daily management meetings
  • To ensure CCP audits and training are carried out to schedule
  • To support in collating taste panel samples and EOL taste panel samples
  • To carry out post hygiene audits and GMP audits and close out any non-conformances raised with production and engineering
What we offer
What we offer
  • up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Excellent training and development
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
Jobs by Category
Art and Entertainment Jobs Banking Jobs Call Center Jobs Construction Jobs Consulting Jobs Customer Service Jobs Education Jobs Energy Jobs Finance Jobs Gastronomy Jobs Health and Beauty Jobs Hospitality and Tourism Jobs Human Resources Jobs Insurance Jobs IT - Administration Jobs IT - Software Development Jobs Legal Jobs Logistics Jobs Manufacturing Jobs Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEO, SEM Jobs Media Jobs Nursing Jobs Office Administration Jobs Pharmacy Jobs Physical Work Jobs Public Relations Jobs Public Sector Jobs Purchasing Jobs Quality Control Jobs Real Estate Jobs Research and Development Jobs Sales Jobs
Job Positions Jobs by Country
United States Jobs United Kingdom Jobs India Jobs Canada Jobs Australia Jobs Germany Jobs Ireland Jobs Poland Jobs
Company
Blog About Us Contact
Follow Us
Facebook
X (Twitter)
LinkedIn
Instagram
CrawlJobs Group
ITFlashcards AllDevBlogs
© 2026 CrawlJobs Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy