General Manager Pet Food, North America

Your role

Symrise Pet Food is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead our North America region. As a key member of our global leadership team, you will drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and customer‑centric innovation across 15 sites and a team of nearly 500 employees. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast‑evolving industry‑delivering on ambitious financial targets, optimizing our regional footprint, and championing a high‑performance, inclusive culture.

• Define and execute a regionally adapted, globally aligned strategy for the North America Pet Food business
• Lead all business activities across Sales, Marketing, R&D, Operations, and Customer Experience
• Deliver on full P&L responsibility, driving revenue, EBITDA, and cash flow
• Maximize performance of industrial assets and ensure infrastructure is future‑ready
• Foster strong, trust‑based relationships with strategic partners and customers
• Inspire, coach, and develop a diverse regional leadership team
• Champion innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement in all aspects of the business
• Ensure compliance with Symrise's governance, ESG standards, and local regulations
• Degree in Business, Science, or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
• At least 10 years of executive leadership, ideally in the Pet Food, Food, Flavor, Nutrition, or Ingredients business
• Demonstrated full P&L management in a regional or global context
• Proven success leading complex, cross‑functional, multicultural teams
• Expertise in strategic planning, commercial growth, operational management, and transformation
• Inspirational leadership, strong customer orientation, and a passion for innovation
• Fluency in English required with excellent communication and negotiation skills

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and shape the future of Pet Food in North America.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.