Industrial Application Manager

Actual Talent is the talent acquisition consultancy that offers Executive Search, RPO and Talent Solutions.

About the client:

Our client is a global food company based in Barcelona, Spain, operates in over 50 countries across Europe and Africa, offering more than 30 local brands. 

Job description:

The Industrial Application Manager drives the identification, development, scale-up, and industrial implementation of processing technologies and technical solutions across assigned categories (e.g., Broths, Soups & Stews, Noodles). Acting as a critical interface between Engineering, Operations, R&D, and the Technology Transformation Team, the role translates category and platform strategies into robust, scalable, and cost-effective industrial solutions, while accelerating innovation, ensuring compliance, and strengthening long-term manufacturing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Technology & Process Transformation

• Build and maintain technology knowledge bases, standards, and best practices, contributing to platform roadmaps and cross-regional capability building.
  

Competencias / Competencies:

• Adaptability & Learning Agility; Flexibility to operate in a changing environment, learn quickly, and adjust approaches as technologies, regulations, or business priorities evolve.

Requirements:

• University degree in Industrial Engineering, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or equivalent technical discipline.

• Demonstrated experience working with manufacturing sites and external technology suppliers.

• Fluent English (mandatory) / Spanish desirable / Additional European languages (Italian, German, French, Dutch) are an advantage.
  

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