About the role
Job Description:
Global Quality and Food Safety Specialist (H/F/X)
Location: Aimargues (near Montpellier)
Type of contract: Permanent (CDI)
Join Royal Canin as a Global Quality and Food Safety ! Drive excellence in distribution quality and traceability across our global network. In this role, you’ll lead compliance initiatives, standardize processes, and enhance end-to-end traceability capabilities—ensuring our products meet the highest standards from plant to pet.
What are we looking for?
- B.S. or M.S. in Food Science, Quality, or Supply Chain.
- 5-10 years of experience in Quality and Food Safety Management or Supply Chain, with strong knowledge of distribution quality and traceability standards.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 22000/FSSC, or BRC Storage & Distribution standards.
- Proficiency in IT systems such as WMS, Agnostic, and SAP.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
- Proven ability to lead and influence across regions and functions.
- Strong understanding of business processes, systems, and change management.
- Excellent networking skills and ability to deliver projects through others remotely.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Act as the global Quality &Food Safety Specialist for standards and procedures related to Distribution Quality Management, Traceability, Hold & Release, and Product Disposal.
- Lead global compliance roadmaps for these standards across the distribution network and manufacturing sites where applicable.
- Ensure calibration and efficiency of gap assessments and define concession needs.
- Facilitate the RC QiD/QiM Community of Practice (COP), driving collaboration, knowledge sharing, training, and continuous improvement.
- Provide functional expertise in market traceability IT systems (e.g., Agnostic Corp system) and support global deployment.
- Offer technical guidance for risk assessments, development, evaluation, and validation of new requirements and capabilities.
- Serve as the key liaison with Petcare and corporate teams on distribution quality and traceability matters.
- Maintain regular communication with VCO and R&D/QFS leadership teams and manage escalations when necessary.
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.
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Aplyr's read
Mars is a diverse global powerhouse in confectionery, pet care, and food, attracting talent in manufacturing, sales, and technical roles.
What's promising
- •Mars offers a wide range of career paths across multiple sectors, including food, pet care, and confectionery.
- •The company invests in employee development through programs like the Mars Young Professionals Program.
- •Mars provides opportunities for global mobility and cross-functional career growth.
What to watch
- •The company's large size may lead to bureaucratic decision-making processes.
- •Limited public information about Mars' work-life balance policies.
- •Mars' global operations may require frequent travel or relocation for some roles.
Why Mars
- •Mars is family-owned, allowing for long-term strategic planning without shareholder pressure.
- •The company is known for its iconic brands like M&M's and Snickers, offering strong brand recognition.
- •Mars emphasizes sustainability and responsible sourcing in its operations.
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About Mars
Mars, Incorporated is a global manufacturer of confectionery, pet care, and food products, known for brands like M&M's, Snickers, Pedigree, and Whiskas.
