Royal Canin
Sanitation Manager
North Sioux City, サウスダコタ州
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 Sanitation Manager 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
Title: Sanitation Manager
Location: Royal Canin - North Sioux City, South Dakota
Workstyle: Onsite
Schedule: Primarily M-F 6 AM-3:30 PM Work Schedule may be adjusted by site priorities
Mars does not sponsor visas for this role. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits
5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
3 years of managerial experience with a demonstrated ability and desire to work with people, both individually as well as in teams.
Knowledge of manufacturing procedures to include but not limited to receiving commodities, all aspects of processing, packaging, and warehouse operations. Successful candidate will possess an excellent working knowledge of all production equipment, site layout, sanitation tool use and preventive maintenance.
Broad understanding of major functions within the plant and the ability to work directly with individuals at all levels and functions.
Preferred qualifications:
6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
4+ years of managerial experience with a demonstrated ability and desire to work with people, both individually as well as in teams
What will be your key responsibilities?
Manage the efforts of the sanitation team that supports efficient conversion of materials into quality products in a safe, secure and sanitary manner within the product design specifications.
Recommend and implement changes in methods, equipment, systems and organization, as needed, to assure that the objectives of sanitation and pest control are met.
Maintain a high performing team environment, able to resolve associate relations issues. Responsible for hiring, training, retraining, developing and motivating the Sanitation associates. Create a self-managed team that is able to work with a minimum degree of guidance
With the general guidance of the Quality & Food Safety Manager, establish area performance standards and goals, and measure, control, take corrective action and report results as appropriate.
Utilize the technical resources on shift for the preventive maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of equipment problems, with the objective of effectively using these resources to achieve desired performance levels.
Ensure proper documentation of all sanitation programs is complete and accurate.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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
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