Technician – Laboratory Mars Pune Maharashtra

About the Job – Technician – Laboratory Mars Pune Maharashtra

Exciting opportunity to join the site R&D team in Laboratory Technician Role within Quality & Food Safety function as Senior Technician. The role is working on quality system operation and supervision, ensuring quality management system implementation in factories and compliance with MARS QMP & regulatory.

What are we looking for?

Food science, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent BSc/ MSc degree is preferred.
Knowledge of quality management system – FSSC22000, and quality program GMP/ Hygienic design, familiar with legal food safety requirement, food process technology.
Problem solving skill and systematic thinking
Communication and influencing skill
We would prefer female candidates for this role.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Carry out day to day Lab analysis, CoA verification for RM/PM and Control issue through SAP
Provides deep technical expertise in all aspects of laboratory and analysis in physiochemical & microbiological for Raws , Packs , finished goods, , water and environmental samples
Managing and coordinating activities of existing external labs and validating and establishing Mars standards in any new upcoming external lab.
Provide Technical support to the activities of product /pack development, releasing of raws, pack & finished products and to any type of root cause activity in manufacturing processes. Provides technical guidance and remain responsible for calibration of all equipment.
Lead functional expertise in risk assessment & analysis of raw, pack & FG for pune business and manage all data in GSQA/Nexus/Global software platforms
Forecast & manage Laboratory Budget (OPEX) related to testing & operations
Support the development and implementation of global Q&FS laboratory Standards
Support local New Product & pack Development activities by providing timely and accurate testing services
Take part in development of HACCP, for manufacturing unit to assure manufacturing processes and environments are safe from all hazards.
Lead key projects that generate step changes in RM/PM management and performance (processes, standards and tools) within the manufacturing unit .
Act as troubleshooting resource to investigate and correct RM/PM related non-conformities at sites, contract vendors and suppliers.
Managing Mars global proficiency test for internal and external labs. Ensure RCA & CAPA in place for any deviation observed in PT z score for in-house & external lab.
- Participate & contribute in all internal and external audits viz., MARS Technical Audit, LRQA certification Audits, RSPO Audits, FSSC and implement corrective actions for Audit findings. Provide reports and analysis where necessary.
Manage all inputs to MQM /PQM /GSQA on Trials/Non-Conformances/Corrective actions Design and execute competency development programs related to functional domain for Supply, R&D, and other functions as required
Drive Quality & Food Safety related continuous Improvement programmes
Govern the compliance to MDM tool and provide the input within defined TAT.
Approve Artworks as per Q&FS mandated checks Govern the Mars standards and ensure the compliance to IVT/Mold & Mycotoxin/Hold & release/Bulk unloading/Traceability /NC Management.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 130,000 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 company bonus.

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.