A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

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.

 

Site Q&FS PHR Officer

The responsibility is to ensure the realization of various quality controls on the finished products before their release on the markets. The PH&R Officer will be responsible for managing the Positive Hold and Release and the Hold & Release processes   (release of finished pallets based on the results of microbiological & chemistry analyses, general hold disposition management in collaboration with the Site Q&FS manager and other members of the site teams).

 

What are we looking for?

• College diploma / University degree in science
• Ideally 3 – 5 years of work experience in a Food manufacturing environment
• Experienced in auditing, quality systems, and laboratory techniques
• Highly organized, great prioritization skills, flexible, and approachable
• Excellent customer relationship skills
• Attention to detail
• Good problem-solving experience
• Knowledge of food safety and nutrition is an asset

 

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Management of the hold and release process on finished products:
• Receives and reviews daily microbiological & chemical results
• Ensures data reconciliation to ensure that all finished products (FP) have been analyzed and appropriate records are available including but not limited to shift compliance checks to CCPs, OPRPs, PCs and other quality control and hold requirements and PCQI sign off prior to FP release
• Performs the extraction of the corresponding Extrusion Lot / Packaging Batch to determine traceability for any Holds as appropriate
• Verifies hold from the past 24 hrs and monitors daily hold reconciliation of food safety holds from 3rd party & W/H records
• Confirms rework and or repack conforms to rapid clean criteria prior to release
• Ensures communication with external warehouses & local supply chain team in case of Hold of finished products/GHNs
• Alert QFS managers immediately of any concerns
• Participate in site audit programs as a member of the QFS team
• Must be able to travel as needed
• Follow quality, health and safety, and environmental requirements of the site
• Work as a team player, including open and honest communication
• Respect the Mars 5 Principles and the Ethics and Compliance at Mars policy (i.e. conflicts of interest and confidentiality)
• Other duties as assigned by Line Manager

 

What can you expect from Mars?

• Chance to work on world-renowned brands such as Royal Canin
• Opportunity to make the world a better place for Pets.
• Opportunity to work with one of the largest privately held organizations
• An industry competitive compensation plan
• The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars

 

 

A criminal records check will be required for this position.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.

Mars Canada is committed to equity in employment and diversity. Mars Canada will provide an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process to applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform Mars Canada of your requirements. For more information please review Mars Canada's Accessibility Policy and address any questions about that policy to MarsCanada.Accessibility@effem.com.

 

 

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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.