Royal Canin
Site Quality & Food Safety Manager (F/M/X)
Aimargues, France
Tout ce que nous faisons est guidé par notre passion pour les animaux. À travers chaque rôle et chaque site dans le monde, nos équipes sont unies par une mission commune : créer un Monde Meilleur pour les Animaux. En tant qu’entreprise véritablement centrée sur les animaux, nous plaçons les animaux au cœur de tout—des produits que nous développons aux soins et à l’expertise que nous apportons à notre travail. Que vous soyez en R&D, en production, au service client ou dans l’une de nos fonctions corporate, vos contributions ont un impact direct sur la santé des animaux partout dans le monde. Nous sommes également profondément engagés envers la croissance et le développement de nos collaborateurs, offrant des opportunités d'apprendre, d'innover et de faire la différence chaque jour.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
- Average Salary: $63K-$96K
Success Profile
What makes a successful Site Quality & Food Safety Manager (F/M/X) 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
Ce que j’aime le plus chez Royal Canin, c’est à quel point nous sommes centrés sur les animaux—tout ce que nous faisons tourne autour de l’amélioration de la vie des animaux. Il ne s’agit pas seulement de créer des produits de haute qualité, mais de vivre notre mission au quotidien. En même temps, Royal Canin investit en nous, les collaborateurs, en nous aidant à grandir, à développer nos compétences et à donner un véritable sens à notre travail. C’est inspirant de faire partie d’une équipe mondiale qui met la santé des animaux et le développement personnel au cœur de ses priorités.
Christina Sermak-Frankowski Directrice People & Organization, Learning & Culture
Site Quality & Food Safety Manager (F/M/X)
Location: Aimargues (near Montpellier)
Type of contract: Permanent (CDI)
As a key member of the EU Q&FS Regional Team and the Site Leadership Team, you will manage and organize the local Quality & Food Safety (QFS) team to guarantee the production of high-quality, safe, and legally compliant products that meet consumer expectations and product design standards.
What are we looking for?
Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Engineering, or Food Science (Master’s or advanced degree preferred).
5+ years of experience in Quality & Food Safety within CPG manufacturing.
Proven line management experience.
Strong expertise in QFS systems (HACCP, FSSC, ISO) and their deployment in manufacturing environments.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Lead the QFS Team. Build and manage the local Quality & Food Safety team, foster collaboration, and drive talent development and succession planning.
Champion Quality Culture. Represent QFS on-site and in regional/global forums, promoting a strong quality and food safety mindset.
Ensure Compliance. Define and implement site QFS strategy, ensure adherence to Mars standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor Performance. Track KPIs, manage deviations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Regulatory Liaison. Act as primary contact for authorities, maintain veterinary documentation, and support product export compliance.
Drive Continuous Improvement. Manage non-conformities, oversee complaints program, and lead QFS-related investments and transformation initiatives.
What can you expect from Mars?
You will work in a unique campus, which gathers more than 800 Associates working for: the international HQ, the French subsidiary, two laboratories, a kennel and a cattery with more than 200 cats & dogs, and finally the most important factory of the Royal Canin group.
Flexible working opportunities.
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.
Join our team and lead the way in ensuring excellence in quality and food safety!
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