Regulatory Affairs Specialist (m/f/d)

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

Job Purpose And Overview

As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist (m/f/d), you will play a key role in ensuring the legal compliance of our products across the EU and AMEAP regions. You will become part of a collaborative, international Regulatory team and report to the Regulatory Manager EU & AMEAP. The position is based at our site in Darmstadt. Working closely with R&D, Procurement, Sales, and Customer Service, you will provide sound, practical regulatory guidance and contribute to implementing innovations in a compliant and successful manner.

This position is fixed-term and serves as maternity/parental leave cover.

What will you do as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Dawn Foods?

• You ensure that raw materials and formulations comply with national and international food law requirements, starting with enquiries from New Product Development (NPD) and Procurement.
• You review and validate product specifications and labels for new and revised products to ensure legal compliance.
• You represent Regulatory Affairs in cross-functional project teams and advise on the compliance implications of new ingredients and product concepts.
• You support the response to regulatory inquiries from internal stakeholders and customers, taking country-specific legislation into account.
• You monitor changes in EU and local food legislation and support their timely implementation within the product portfolio.
• You conduct regular training sessions on new and existing regulatory requirements to ensure company-wide compliance.
• You represent Dawn Foods in relevant professional and industry associations.
• You coordinate and support food safety and sustainability audits (e.g. RSPO, Rainforest Alliance, Halal, Kosher).

What does it take to be a Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Dawn Foods?

You work in a structured, detail-oriented, and proactive manner and feel comfortable in a cross-functional, international environment. You enjoy explaining complex regulatory matters in a clear and understandable way and supporting others in complying with legal requirements.

Furthermore, You Recognize Yourself In The Following Profile

• Completed degree in food chemistry, food technology, or a comparable scientific discipline
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in food regulatory affairs or quality assurance
• Strong attention to detail and a high affinity for numbers
• Experience in project management as well as an independent and team-oriented working style
• Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken; additional EU languages are an advantage
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with ERP and PLM systems

Our Package Includes

• Competitive salary according to collective agreement, including Christmas pay, Holiday allowance, and company pension scheme
• 38-hour work week
• 30 days of annual leave plus 1 day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Discounted lunch options with our partners
• Special employee offers from our partners (gym, bike leasing, mental health consulting)
• Employee discount on Dawn products

You’ll also be able to enjoy such benefits as:

• Hybrid Working; the opportunity to split your week between the office and home
• Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family
• Volunteering program; spend a day volunteering in your local community
• Internal Recognition platform
• Access to over 10,000 courses on the Linkedin Learning platform
• Monthly wellness initiatives

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.