Health, Safety & Environment Manager (F/H/X)

Contract Type: Permanent

The HSE Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the site’s safety and environmental culture, driving key compliance and continuous improvement processes, and actively partnering with the Factory Management Team to influence strategic decisions.

Location: Cambrai (close to Lille)

Segment: Royal Canin France

What are we looking for?

• Engineering degree with a minimum of 10 years' experience in Safety and/or Environmental management.
• Specialization in Safety / Environment / Quality Management / Risk Assessment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards in Safety, Environment and Quality.
• Experience in HSE systems, procedures, audits and continuous improvement.
• Ability to influence, engage and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical mindset and data‑driven decision making.
• Fluent in English & French.
• Leadership qualities: autonomy, integrity, conflict management, motivating others.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Define and drive the HSE vision of the site and embed a zero‑incident culture.
• Lead and develop the local HSE team and act as the site HSE expert.
• Build, communicate and monitor the site HSE strategy and annual plans, aligned with global and regional directions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Mars corporate standards.
• Implement and maintain HSE management systems, procedures and policies.
• Lead incident response, investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Use a data‑driven approach to prioritize actions and influence site leadership.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health & Wellness teams for injury case management.
• Own and execute site security requirements.
• Manage risk management activities, asset conservation and property loss control.
• Drive timely actions following third‑party audits and risk assessments.
• Act as a member of the Factory Management Team and regional HSE community.

What can you expect from Mars?

• You will join Royal Canin, a global leader in Petcare, with a strong purpose and science‑based approach.
• A role at the heart of the Cambrai production site, contributing directly to the safety and sustainability of operations.
• A company that invests in people development, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• A collaborative environment where your expertise will influence strategic decisions.
• A culture that values wellbeing, diversity, inclusion and associate engagement.