Global Food Safety Systems Leader

Mars; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars Petcare seeks a Food Safety Management Systems Lead to drive world-class standards across 65+ manufacturing sites and global units. You’ll collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, R&D and Corporate teams to strengthen food safety capabilities and ensure compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and related programs.

You will lead governance, training, and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with stakeholders to deliver robust action plans and digital enhancements that strengthen

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Food Safety Management Systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000 and ideally FSSC 22000 standards.
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects and influencing stakeholders across global organisations.
• Auditing experience within HACCP, GMP or ISO/FSSC 22000 environments.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and coaching skills.
• Strong capability in risk management, continuous improvement and programme governance.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global deployment, governance and continuous improvement of FSSC 22000 across Mars Petcare Nutrition Divisions.
• Drive compliance with Food Safety Management Standard, HACCP, GMP, Food Fraud and Food Defence programmes.
• Monitor food safety performance, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure robust action plans are in place.
• Develop food safety standards, processes and documentation aligned with evolving regulatory and business requirements.
• Support and coordinate external certification audits and technical food safety assessments.
• Build capability across the organisation through training, coaching and food safety community leadership.
• Partner on digital transformation initiatives that enhance food safety compliance and effectiveness.

Skills

Food Safety Management

HACCP

ISO 22000

FSSC 22000

Auditing

Cross-functional collaboration

English (fluent)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Technology

Tools

Auditing tools

Job description

Mars Petcare seeks a Food Safety Management Systems Lead to drive world-class standards across 65+ manufacturing sites and global units. You’ll collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, R&D and Corporate teams to strengthen food safety capabilities and ensure compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and related programs.

You will lead governance, training, and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with stakeholders to deliver robust action plans and digital enhancements that strengthen