Industrial Application Manager
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Job Summary
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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
Lead industrial application and deployment of new or enhanced processing technologies from early feasibility and proof of concept through industrial validation and scaling.
Support Engineering teams in the design of new facilities or the adaptation of existing production lines to meet evolving category and technology requirements.
Scout evaluate and assess emerging industrial processing and manufacturing technologies ensuring technical feasibility scalability sustainability benefits and business relevance.
Industrial Validation & Scale-Up
Plan and execute proofs of concept pilot trials and industrial tests to evaluate technical performance robustness and cost effectiveness at early and advanced development stages.
Define process specifications equipment requirements and sizing assumptions to support early investment decisions and industrial concepts.
Ensure smooth technology transfer into factories supporting commissioning and ramp-up.
Cost Performance & Optimization
Analyze and quantify cost impacts efficiency gains yield improvements and capacity effects derived from new technologies and process changes.
Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity process simplification resource efficiency and performance stability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a technical integrator between Technology Transformation Engineering R&D Quality Regulatory and Operations teams across factories.
Translate business regulatory quality and nutritional requirements into clear and executable industrial and technical solutions.
Support project governance by aligning quality cost timing and risk management objectives.
External Partnerships & Knowledge Management
Manage relationships with equipment suppliers technology providers and external partners including technical alignment trials documentation and knowledge transfer.
Build and maintain technology knowledge bases standards and best practices contributing to platform roadmaps and cross-regional capability building.
Competencias / Competencies:
Industrial & Food Technology Expertise: Strong background in food processing industrial engineering biotechnology chemistry or related fields.
Project Management Rigor: Ability to structure plan and execute complex transformation projects with discipline and clarity.
Analytical & Economic Mindset: Skilled in evaluating costs investments and value creation opportunities linked to industrial technologies.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to work across disciplines and influence multiple stakeholders effectively.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement Orientation: Curiosity and drive to identify test and implement futureready industrial solutions.
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.
Solid experience in industrial application process engineering or technology transfer roles preferably within the food or FMCG industry.
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.
Additional Information
Travel requirement: approximately 25% within Europe mainly to manufacturing sites and technology partners.
