Global Food Technology Implementation Specialist (H/F/X)

Global Food Technology Specialist

As the Global Food Technology Specialist, you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of Royal Canin by leading the introduction of innovative raw materials, processes, and products across a dynamic international network of over 15 manufacturing sites.

You will serve as the driving force behind Royal Canin’s R&D process and product leadership, expertly evaluating and mitigating industrialization risks to ensure the seamless and successful rollout of groundbreaking innovations.

The role is pivotal in defining and developing robust R&D specifications that set the standard for excellence in manufacturing—both for existing petfood technologies and pioneering new advancements. This encompasses the full spectrum of specifications, from raw material processing and product quality to process flow, sequence, and equipment parameter settings.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in a relevant technical or scientific discipline such as Food Science/Technology, Biological, Chemical, or Engineering sciences
• >10 years of industry experience in petfood and/or food technology development, process and product scale‑up, or implementation as an R&D engineer or Quality & Food Safety Engineer
• Lean Six‑Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus
• Experience working within a multicultural and international company
• Experience or interest in nutrition within the food environment is an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead the global industrialization of new petfood products, handling scale‑up activities across more than 15 manufacturing sites, ensuring smooth transition from R&D prototypes to full production.
• Consolidate feedback from manufacturing sites to refine process and product specifications.
• Conduct risk assessments during industrialization phases to identify potential challenges and mitigate them proactively.
• Define and validate final specifications to guarantee robust, reproducible, and high‑quality production outcomes.
• Oversee the execution of first production runs by coordinating cross‑functional teams and managing industrialization risks.
• Define, write, and maintain comprehensive process and product specifications related to petfood technology, covering raw material processing, product quality attributes, process flows, and equipment parameter settings.
• Define process and product validation requirements for new equipment or production lines, working with Engineering, Quality & Food Safety, and R&D teams.
• Plan resources and timing, develop training, and ensure validation protocols are up to date.
• Support project handovers to guarantee all validation requirements are met and continuously improve validation protocols based on feedback.
• Collaborate closely with central R&D teams and regional process/product engineers to align industrialization strategies and technical requirements.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and training initiatives to strengthen capabilities across global and regional teams.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive knowledge management system focused on petfood product and technology, including detailed documentation of specifications and best practices.
• Apply structured problem‑solving methodologies and utilize statistical process control (SPC) tools to monitor, analyze, and optimize manufacturing processes.