Royal Canin
Senior Operator (Borst)
Fremont, Nebraska
Behind every bag of our product is a team of skilled engineers and manufacturing experts dedicated to ensuring the highest quality and safety standards. Whether you're optimizing production lines, designing innovative solutions, or maintaining cutting-edge technology, your work will directly contribute to improving the lives of pets around the world. Make your mark on a team where innovation, precision, and passion come together every day.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
- Average Salary: $63K-$96K
Success Profile
What makes a successful Senior Operator (Borst) at Royal Canin? We look for the right mix of the following traits when speaking with you.
- Analytical
- Curious
- Efficient
- Responsible
- Results-driven
- Team player
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Purpose
Connect your passion for pets to the purpose: A Better World For Pets
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Health & Wellbeing
A comprehensive focus on your individual health & wellbeing
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Inclusion
A place where you can belong and be yourself
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Career development
Professional learning offerings, annual personal development plans, Mars University
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Attractive total rewards
Your financial wellbeing through a competitve salary and bonus plan
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Focus on sustainability
We invest in you so you can make a better world
I take immense pride in leading a team that is passionate about making a difference for pets. Every day, we focus on precision, innovation, and maintaining the highest quality standards. What truly sets Royal Canin apart is the commitment to development—whether it’s advancing our processes, adopting cutting-edge technology, or helping associates grow in their careers. It’s incredibly rewarding to know that our work not only drives success but also creates meaningful opportunities for everyone on the team.
JR Smith North Sioux City Site Director, Global Value Chain Operations
Senior Operator – Royal Canin Manufacturing (Fremont, NE)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 06:00–14:30
Position Overview
Royal Canin Fremont is seeking a dedicated Senior Operator to lead sanitation and production operations, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and team performance. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in food manufacturing who are passionate about driving operational excellence and supporting associate development.
Key Responsibilities
Sanitation Leadership:
- Guide and monitor weekly Master Sanitation Schedule activities.
- Lead sanitation and hypoallergenic cleaning tasks, ensuring timely completion and compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Develop weekly crewing plans and allocate tasks to sanitation team members.
- Ensure QSSM compliance and coordinate amendments in collaboration with R&D.
Operational Excellence:
- Maintain operational standards and drive daily site sanitation operations.
- Make quality and process decisions to ensure products meet Brand specifications.
- Support and coach up to 20 associates and contractors per shift.
- Fill in for line manager as needed and provide leadership across multiple process areas.
Safety & Compliance:
- Enforce use of personal protective equipment and compliance with RC and legal requirements.
- Ensure adherence to security, environmental, and fire protection policies.
- Support implementation and improvement of quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, Mars Standards).
- Ensure compliance with CCPs and oPRPs; manage non-conformities and corrective actions.
Quality & Continuous Improvement:
- Perform standard quality checks and other quality-related duties.
- Maintain accurate records for audits and inspections.
- Analyze and resolve root causes of issues, ensuring quality is prioritized in decision-making.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–3 years’ experience in food manufacturing.
- Flexible to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to create a safe work environment.
- Experience with equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Proficient in basic desktop computer systems and inventory control principles.
- Forklift operation experience preferred.
- Knowledge of production schedules, plant products, and Mars systems.
What We Offer
- Work with a diverse, talented team guided by the Mars Five Principles.
- Purpose-driven company culture focused on building a better future.
- Best-in-class learning and development, including access to Mars University.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Royal Canin and Mars are committed to creating an inclusive and safe workplace. Join us and help shape the future of pet nutrition!