Laboratory Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Lead M/F/X

Laboratory Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Lead M/F/X Location: Aimargues, near Montpellier, FranceSegment: Royal CaninType of contract: PermanentEmployment type: Full-timeSeniority level: Mid-Senior level Overview Everyday Mars Incorporated takes thousands of decisions that are informed by laboratory data. It is essential that Mars Associates have access to laboratory data that is accurate, reliable and timely to ensure consumer and brand protection, to provide competitive advantage and to enable operational excellence. The Laboratory Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Lead is a pivotal role in driving scientific integrity and ensuring Lab efficiency, while contributing to the well‑being of pets everywhere. This role involves leading a team while implementing continuous improvement to meet strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Develop and lead the implementation, continuous improvement, and operation of the Quality Management System, and be accountable for the Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements in alignment with Mars Safety Standards and the laboratory H&S program and ensure Quality compliance with the Mars internal quality program and ISO 17025. Develop and deploy the MGS Regional Lab Quality Management system (QMS), to ensure conformance to the Mars Quality Policy, Quality Management Process (QMP), Mars Quality Laboratory Standard (QLS) and ISO17025. Operate, maintain and continuously improve the Quality system in line with changing needs. Ensure lab metrology, including proficiency testing program participation of the lab. Lead documentation review for the lab. Lead internal audit process for the lab. Lead integrated Quality, Health and Environment management review for the RCA Regional Laboratory management team. Obtain/maintain ISO17025 accreditation of the RCA lab according to Mars compliance roadmap. Train the Regional Lab Associates to the QMS of the lab. Ensure Health & Safety (H&S) compliance against Mars Safety Standards and local/MGS labs H&S program. Ensure implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of test methods, ensuring accurate results and adherence to quality standards. Provide expert technical support, training, and mentoring to laboratory analysts. Ensure efficiency and LEAN culture in the lab by optimizing processes. Responsible for driving Associates engagement and professional development of direct reports. Qualifications Master’s degree level qualification in a relevant scientific or technical discipline. Recognized Quality certification specifically related to laboratory quality management. Proven experience in developing, deploying, or implementing effective ISO 17025 quality management systems within laboratory environments. Minimum 3 years experience in line management, demonstrating leadership and team coordination capabilities. Practical experience in implementing or managing laboratory safety procedures and standards. Strong knowledge of core processes involved in laboratory service delivery. Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in both written and spoken English and French. Good working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards. Strong critical thinking and decision‑making skills. What You Can Expect From Mars At Mars, we believe in a relationship of mutual trust, dignity and respect between our company and Associates that is more meaningful than the standard employer/employee relationship. As Associates, you can expect to be respected, supported and valued as individuals, to be treated fairly and equitably. You will work in a multicultural environment (more than 40 nationalities) where your dog will be welcomed by over 100 other Associates’ dogs at the office. You will work on a unique campus that 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 the most important factory of the Royal Canin group. A unique and ideal work environment to become the leader in health through nutrition for cats and dogs. #J-18808-Ljbffr