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About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

 

Job Purpose/Overview

The PSM coordinator provides functional leadership to develop, implement, maintain, and improve PSM and regulatory programs for the site ammonia and other utility systems.  The coordinator maintains records and ensures that compliance with PSM and other regulatory requirements as well as their prerequisite programs.  They plan and prioritize work to close gaps and improve the safety and reliability of the site utility systems.

 

Key Responsibilities

•    Monitor and ensure record keeping and required reporting is met for PSM/ RMP, and other similar regulatory activities for the company & contractors. Lead the site PSM team and review process to identify improvement opportunities for utility systems
•    Plan and prioritize work for PSM compliance
•    Coach and develop associates in Utilities team within the site around PSM requirements
•    Update SOPs, drawings, policies, and maintain PSM program documentation accordingly.
•    Ensure compliance with all PSM/RMP safety and health requirements, program audits and inspections, assist with mishap investigations, and assist with completion of required reports including OSHA Forms. 
•    Outline and implement training programs for completion of PSM and RMP. 
•    Manages the risks and costs associated PSM/RMP compliance program to include emerging regulatory issues and ongoing programs. Duties include program audits, inspections, and reports to ensure program effectiveness.
 

Context and Scope

•    Lead gap assessment to the PSM and regulatory requirements, lead the PSM team and continuous improvement of utility systems to ensure compliance
•    Perform IIAR Bulletin 109 Inspections for the Ammonia System Equipment.
•    Perform Maintenance Tracking Sheet (MTS) Inspections for the Mechanical Integrity of the Ammonia Refrigeration Systems.
•    Inspect company facilities recommending corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance to established regulations.
•    Lead continuous improvement of PSM system for safety, business continuity, and cost
•    Builds a network of cross functional partners to accomplish business objectives
•    Provides guidance and direction to others
•    This position involves working in a team environment with internal and external sources. This includes regulatory agency and industry peers externally.
 

Education and Professional Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
•    BS degree 
•    5+ years of experience in an industrial setting managing records and compliance
•    2+ years of experience in a highly regulated environment (e.g. nuclear)
•    Experience with audits, corrective actions, and benchmarking
Preferred Qualifications:
•    Familiarity with permitting and work packages
•    Experience in Refrigeration or Process Safety Capacity
•    2+ years of experience in a CPG environment 
•    Demonstrated leadership capabilities in leading a team
 

Knowledge and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience with records management
Proven application of regulatory compliance tools
Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities 
Exhibited understanding program management
Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong presentation Skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Expert knowledge of PSM
Demonstrated experience or Ammonia systems
Ability to travel 10% of the time
IIAR or other Refrigeration Technology member 
 

 

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.