Job Description:

Health, Safety & Environment Manager (x/f/m)

Join us full-time - position open for immediate start

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 150,000 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.

Make safety meaningful. Lead with purpose. Create sustainable impact.

At Mars, people, safety and sustainability come first. As our HSE Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping a safe, healthy, and sustainable manufacturing environment. You will be a trusted advisor and active member of the Site Leadership Team, taking responsibility for the site’s Health, Safety, Environment, Security, and Asset Conservation performance. This role is more than compliance - it’s about influencing behavior, leading change, and protecting what matters most: our people, our assets, and our planet.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a visible, inspiring leader who can combine technical HSE expertise with the ability to transform culture and empower teams:

• Proven experience in Health, Safety, Environment, or Security leadership in manufacturing or supply environments

• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and relevant legislation

• Fluent German and English language skills (spoken and written) are essential to effectively engage with local teams and international stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change, continuous improvement, and behavioral safety initiatives

• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills

• Leadership qualities including: setting vision & purpose; building trust and integrity; driving results and taking action; resolving conflicts effectively; prioritizing and aligning key objectives

What will be your key responsibilities?

Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute site strategies for Health, Safety, Environment, Security, and Sustainability, setting ambitious targets and inspiring others to achieve them

• Lead, coach, and empower the HSE team, while influencing all site associates to embrace a strong safety and environmental mindset

• Drive cultural transformation by integrating HSE priorities into operational and strategic decisions across the Site Leadership Team

• Chair site Safety & Environmental Committees and management safety meetings, demonstrating visible, impactful leadership

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with corporate standards, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001, and legal requirements, including EU Emissions Trading (EU ETS) and climate regulations

• Oversee emergency response, business continuity, and asset conservation policies, fostering accountability across the site

• Serve as the main contact for regulatory bodies, ensuring environmental and safety compliance

Incident Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, and security events, driving learning, accountability, and corrective action

• Champion behavioral safety programs, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Lead the Plant Emergency Team, Security Team, and operational fire brigade, inspiring readiness and excellence

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Monitor, analyze, and communicate HSE metrics, trends, and insights to influence behavior and support decision-making

• Advise site leadership and associates on environmental, energy, safety, and security matters, fostering ownership and competence

• Represent the site in European and global forums, sharing best practices and promoting a culture of continuous improvement

What can you expect from Mars?

• Be part of a purpose-driven company that’s building a better world for people and pets

• A purpose-driven role where your work protects people, assets, and the environment

• Visibility and influence as a member of the Site Leadership Team

• 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

• Hybrid and flexible working models – plus our dog-friendly office

• A gross annual base salary starting at € 86.000,00 (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

At Mars, we believe the world we want tomorrow starts with how we lead today. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact - we’d love to hear from you.