Royal Canin
Quality system Specialist
Corea del Sur
Everything we do is driven by our passion for pets. Across every role and every location around the world, our teams are united by a shared purpose: creating A Better World For Pets. As a truly pet-centric company, we put pets at the heart of everything—from the products we create to the care and expertise we bring to our work. Whether you’re in R&D, manufacturing, customer care, or any of the corporate functions, your contributions make a direct impact on the health of pets everywhere. We’re also deeply committed to the growth and development of our associates, offering opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a difference every day.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
- Average Salary: $63K-$96K
Success Profile
What makes a successful Quality system Specialist 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
What I love most about Royal Canin is how pet-centric we are—everything we do revolves around improving the lives of pets. It’s not just about creating high-quality products; it’s about living our purpose every day. At the same time, Royal Canin invests in us as associates, helping us grow, develop our skills, and find real meaning in our work. It’s inspiring to be part of a global team that prioritizes both pet health and personal development.
Christina Sermak-Frankowski People & Organization Director, Learning & Culture
There is an exciting opportunity to join the site R&D team in [RGY] within the Quality & Food Safety function as the Q&FS Specialist.
Quality system at RGY plays a critical role in ensuring that all products meet Mars’ stringent quality and food safety standards. This role supports site leadership and governance to maintain compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and global Q&FS frameworks, contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality pet nutrition products.
What are we looking for?
Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent BSc/MSc degree is preferred Experience in a Food Manufacturing environment working in Quality, Food Safety, Engineering or Product/Process development Knowledge of Quality Assurance & Hygiene programs such as HACCP/GFSI/FSSC 22000 Experience with incident management and standards implementation and completing internal and external audits
What will be your key responsibilities?
1. Quality & Food Safety Governance
Act as a key representative for Q&FS on behalf of Royal Canin at the manufacturing site.
Ensure compliance with Mars Q&FS policies, including FMMS (Foreign material management system), HRCI (High risk of chemical ingredient), Hygienic design, and HACCP.
Support internal and external audits, including FSSC22000 certification and regulatory inspections.
Collaborate with APAC Q&FS team to align site practices with regional and global standards.
2. Risk Management and Continuous Improvement
Identify, assess, and mitigate quality and food safety risks proactively.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality incidents or non-conformances.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with operation, supply chain, R&D, and other functions to embed Q&FS principles into daily operations.
Facilitate training and awareness programs to promote a culture of quality and food safety.
Support new product introductions and process changes from a Q&FS perspective.
4. Data Analysis and Reporting
Monitor key quality and food safety metrics, analyze trends, and report findings to site leadership and APAC Q&FS.
Utilize structured data tools (e.g., Excel, CSV) to generate actionable insights.
Support documentation and record-keeping to ensure traceability and compliance.
5. Compliance and Policy Enforcement
Ensure adherence to Mars Responsible AI policies when applicable in Q&FS data and reporting.
Maintain data privacy and confidentiality in line with Mars data protection standards.
Participate in the development and refinement of Q&FS policies and procedures.
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. A strong focus on 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.