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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 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 enviro