At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries in our European region, with presence in 8 countries , with more than 28 recognized brands and local brands, including Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Liebig, Star, D&L;, and Blå Band , among others.
Our Purpose "Celebrating local flavours" is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.
We are now looking for a Industrial Application Manager to join our Operations Europe team. The incumbent will be responsible for driving the identification, development, scale‐up, and industrial implementation of processing technologies and technical solutions across assigned categories (e.g., 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.
Lead industrial application and deployment of new or enhanced processing technologies, from early feasibility and proof of concept through industrial validation and scaling.
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
Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, process simplification, resource efficiency, and performance stability.
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.
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.
Skilled in evaluating costs, investments, and value creation opportunities linked to industrial technologies.
Curiosity and drive to identify, test, and implement future‐ready industrial solutions.
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.
Fluent English (mandatory) / Spanish desirable / Additional European languages (Italian, German, French, Dutch) are an advantage.

📌 Local Application Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Gbfoods
📍 Barcelona