Royal Canin
Senior Food Safety Specialist (x/f/m)
Bruck an der Leitha, Austria
Everything we do is driven by our passion for pets. Across every role and every location around the world, our teams are united by a shared purpose: creating A Better World For Pets. As a truly pet-centric company, we put pets at the heart of everything—from the products we create to the care and expertise we bring to our work. Whether you’re in R&D, manufacturing, customer care, or any of the corporate functions, your contributions make a direct impact on the health of pets everywhere. We’re also deeply committed to the growth and development of our associates, offering opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a difference every day.
- 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
What I love most about Royal Canin is how pet-centric we are—everything we do revolves around improving the lives of pets. It’s not just about creating high-quality products; it’s about living our purpose every day. At the same time, Royal Canin invests in us as associates, helping us grow, develop our skills, and find real meaning in our work. It’s inspiring to be part of a global team that prioritizes both pet health and personal development.
Christina Sermak-Frankowski People & Organization Director, 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