Site Quality & Food Safety Manager (F/M/X)

Job Description

Job Description:

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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