Royal Canin
Senior Food Safety Specialist (x/f/m)
Bruck an der Leitha, Autriche
Tout ce que nous faisons est guidé par notre passion pour les animaux. À travers chaque rôle et chaque site dans le monde, nos équipes sont unies par une mission commune : créer un Monde Meilleur pour les Animaux. En tant qu’entreprise véritablement centrée sur les animaux, nous plaçons les animaux au cœur de tout—des produits que nous développons aux soins et à l’expertise que nous apportons à notre travail. Que vous soyez en R&D, en production, au service client ou dans l’une de nos fonctions corporate, vos contributions ont un impact direct sur la santé des animaux partout dans le monde. Nous sommes également profondément engagés envers la croissance et le développement de nos collaborateurs, offrant des opportunités d'apprendre, d'innover et de faire la différence chaque jour.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
- Average Salary: $63K-$96K
Success Profile
What makes a successful Senior Food Safety Specialist (x/f/m) at Royal Canin? We look for the right mix of the following traits when speaking with you.
- Analytical
- Curious
- Efficient
- Responsible
- Results-driven
- Team player
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Purpose
Connect your passion for pets to the purpose: A Better World For Pets
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Health & Wellbeing
A comprehensive focus on your individual health & wellbeing
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Inclusion
A place where you can belong and be yourself
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Career development
Professional learning offerings, annual personal development plans, Mars University
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Attractive total rewards
Your financial wellbeing through a competitve salary and bonus plan
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Focus on sustainability
We invest in you so you can make a better world
Ce que j’aime le plus chez Royal Canin, c’est à quel point nous sommes centrés sur les animaux—tout ce que nous faisons tourne autour de l’amélioration de la vie des animaux. Il ne s’agit pas seulement de créer des produits de haute qualité, mais de vivre notre mission au quotidien. En même temps, Royal Canin investit en nous, les collaborateurs, en nous aidant à grandir, à développer nos compétences et à donner un véritable sens à notre travail. C’est inspirant de faire partie d’une équipe mondiale qui met la santé des animaux et le développement personnel au cœur de ses priorités.
Christina Sermak-Frankowski Directrice People & Organization, Learning & Culture
Senior Food Safety Specialist (x/f/m)
Join us full-time – position open for immediate start
Bruck an der Leitha (30 min from Vienna)
Mars is one of the world’s largest family-owned consumer goods companies, home to iconic brands like Royal Canin®, Pedigree®, Whiskas®, M&M’s®, and Ben’s Original®. With over 170,000 Associates worldwide, we’re driven by a clear purpose: to create a better world for people and pets. Our decisions are guided by The Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.
At our Royal Canin® site in Bruck an der Leitha (just 30 minutes from Vienna), more than 350 dedicated Associates work every day to produce tailored nutrition that supports the health and wellbeing of dogs and cats - in Austria and around the globe.
In this role, you are a key member of the Site Quality & Food Safety team, ensuring that our products are safe, compliant, and consistently high quality. You take ownership of our quality systems, drive food safety on site, and act as a key expert for audits, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement. We are looking for an experienced quality professional from the food or FMCG industry who enjoys working hands-on in operations, collaborating across teams, and making a real impact on product safety and quality.
What are we looking for?
- You hold a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or a related field
- You bring at least 3 years of experience in quality, food safety, or a similar role in the food or FMCG industry
- You have a solid understanding of food safety standards, hygiene requirements, and quality systems in manufacturing.
- Experience with audits, inspections, or working with regulatory requirements is an advantage
- You are fluent in German and confident working in English in an international and cross-functional environment
- You work in a structured, analytical, and solution-oriented way, with strong attention to detail
- You are a strong communicator who enjoys collaborating with different teams across production and support functions
- Experience with manufacturing environments or ERP systems is a plus
What will be your key responsibilities?
- You take ownership of the site quality system and ensure it is up to date, effective, and continuously improving
- You ensure all food safety and quality requirements from legal regulations and internal standards are met
- You prepare for and support internal and external audits and act as the main contact for auditors and authorities
- You lead food safety activities on site, including risk assessments and preventive measures
- You support and manage quality-related issues, deviations, and corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- You review and approve new materials and packaging from a quality and food safety perspective
- You work closely with production, engineering, maintenance, and central teams to improve processes and product quality
- You monitor quality performance and help drive improvements across the site
- You deliver trainings and build awareness for food safety and quality across all teams
- You act as a key site expert and contribute to continuous improvement projects and initiatives
What can you expect from Mars?
- Join a culture of support, flexibility, and inclusion, where your expertise and ideas make an impact
- Be part of a purpose-driven company that’s building a better world for people and pets
- A culture of support, flexibility, and inclusion – where your voice matters
- Dive into world-class learning from day one, including access to Mars University
- Fuel your day with healthy, freshly cooked meals at our onsite restaurant
- Flexible working models – plus our dog-friendly office
- A gross annual base salary starting at € 67.000,00 (full-time), plus company bonus - higher depending on experience
- A benefits package including a company pension plan
- Take advantage of global career opportunities within Mars
- Enjoy an Associate Assistance Program for mental health & coaching