Join Orkla Snacks as Our Next Food Legislation Specialist!

Orkla Snacks is looking for a structured and results driven Food Legislation Specialist

Orkla Snacks is now seeking a Food Legislation Specialist for a one‑year temporary position. Recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the world's 100 most influential companies, Orkla Snacks is a place where your contribution creates real impact.

As a Food Legislation Specialist, you will play a vital role in safeguarding our products' compliance, ensuring accurate and informative labelling, and supporting our manufacturing and R&D teams. You will work closely with stakeholders across different countries, contributing your expertise to improve procedures and support product innovation—all while ensuring compliance with local and EU food legislation.

This position is based in Norway. Occasional business trips in the Baltic and Nordic countries are part of the role. You will be part of an international PMO and Food Legislation team that supports, challenges, and brings out the best in each other. The position reports to Food Legislation Manager, and you will join a team of 4 employees based across different countries.

Your Responsibilities

• Safeguard the labeling process to ensure products meet quality and safety requirements.
• Work closely with production and category R&D teams to improve manufacturing procedures and products according to current and future legal requirements.
• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of "back of pack" ingredient declarations, nutritional information, and claims based on recipes and master data.
• Verify raw material specifications and product labels to ensure compliance with food legislation.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and customers.
• Support process improvements and identify opportunities for innovation in labelling and compliance management.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in Operations, Regulatory, or Quality environments, working closely with food legislation and labelling.
• Experience within the FMCG sector and food manufacturing is a plus.
• Understanding of regulatory, quality, and supply chain aspects of labelling and the impact of non-compliance.
• Familiarity with EU food labelling legislation and processes.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated success in negotiating and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong resilience and ability to work independently with self-motivation.
• Results-driven with a high sense of responsibility.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities across organizational levels and countries.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Norwegian
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with Dragonfly is a plus.

How to apply:

Please click the link and follow the steps to create a profile and apply for the position. We look forward to receiving your application, CV, and transcripts via this page.

If you would like more information, please contact Food Legislation Manager, Kadri Sepp - kadri.sepp@orkla.ee or HR Manager, Jannicke Arnesen Zardi - jannicke.arnesen-zardi@orkla.no

Application deadline: Friday 20th February 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Please note: Only applications that include a cover letter and CV.

Why Join Us and Orkla Snacks?

Be part of an international team working on exciting products. Opportunity to collaborate with professionals across borders and gain unique perspectives on legislation. Contribute to meaningful projects that support brand growth and innovation. Chance to make a significant impact on food safety, compliance, and sustainability in the snacking industry

Orkla Snacks is not just a workplace; it's a community where you can grow, innovate, and contribute to a legacy of success and sustainability. We offer a competitive package, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a significant impact in the snacking industry.

Join our winning organization and passionate people!

Orkla Snacks is a dominant snack company located in the Nordics and Baltics, operating across seven markets with a proud annual turnover of around 7.5 billion NOK. Our company comprises over 3,000 dedicated people, bound by a passion for nurturing our portfolio of cherished brands like KiMs, Nidar, Stratos, Sætre, Bubs, Smash, Göteborgs Kex, OLW, Panda, Laima, Selga, Taffel, Kalev, Nói Síríus, and many more. At our core, we are more than just snacks; in Orkla Snacks we are creating moments of happiness, powered by a network of 13 specialized factories with a commitment to excellence and sustainability.

Orkla Snacks is an Orkla ASA portfolio company (PortCo). As an independent PortCo with its own board and management structure, Orkla Snacks is evolving. Our future organization will focus on three categories: Confectionery, Snacks, and Biscuits—enhancing cost efficiency, harmonization, and investment in our brands, factories, and expertise.