JOB DESCRIPTION:

We have a Fixed-Term (12 months) role in the Regional Mars Wrigley Q&FS team, based in Slough, in the position of Associate Scientist - Raw Material Compliance. The role reports directly to the Regional Raw Materials Compliance Manager and will be responsible, as part of a team, to ensure Mars Wrigley Material Quality Management (MQM) compliance for all raw materials and Pack Quality Management (PQM) compliance for all packaging materials used across manufacturing sites based in the Europe & Russia region.
Location: Slough, UK
Hybrid work model (2-3 days on site)
Salary range: £35,000 - £ 41,000, annual bonus, benefits

• Manage and update regional, standardised Material Risk Assessments (MRAs) and Packaging Risk Assessments (PRAs) in conjunction with cross-functional teams to ensure MARS Material Quality Management compliance.
• Lead MRA/PRA tracking and reporting within a defined set of raw material categories, whilst providing input and support for Continuous Improvement related to Material Compliance and systems development.
• Administering and maintaining Raw Material and Packaging Material Specifications for existing MARS materials in the designated MARS specification system and working cross-functionally to ensure compliance.
• Review of MRA/PRAs, Specifications and Inspection Plans according to MARS MQM/PQM Standard and Change Management guidelines.
• Translate Inbound Verification Testing requirements from MRAs to receiving site Inspection Plans to ensure our region’s manufacturing sites are performing the correct, up-to-date inbound checks required on inbound raw materials.