A role of Product Development Specialist is responsible to drive growth, efficiency, and quality through leading, championing, and executing Global Chocolate Technology programs and projects through the development of new best practices in chocolates, raw materials, and processes. This position will also serve as a global technical subject matter expert and provide the business technical guidance, both tactical and strategic.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelors Degree
• 1+ years’ experience in the food industry or chocolate technical area
• An essential understanding of the key scientific principles associated with food systems and ingredient/process interaction is critical

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Design, develop, and manage scale up of new chocolate, raw materials, process, recipes and specifications that translate to full scale production and provide competitive advantage to Mars Inc.
• Provide leadership and direction to drive on time and in budget project delivery
• Design and execute quality plans throughout the pipeline process – from raw materials to shelf life of finished products
• Essential translation/interpret cocoa & chocolate recipes for regulatory/legal requirements

What can you expect from Mars?

• 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.
• 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.