Italy Food Product Developer

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Italy Food Product Developer Posting Date: 19 May 2026

Location: Rozzano, IT, 20089

Contract Type: Permanent

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a

Italy Food Product Developer

to join its office in Milan, Italy within the

Mediterranean & Africa Certification

Division.

Mission The mission of the Food Product Developer is to support the development and expansion of the organization’s service portfolio within the agrifood sector, with a specific focus on second-party audit services and supply chain assurance. #LI-MC1

Key Accountabilities

Service Portfolio Development Design and develop agrifood services with a focus on second-party audits and supply chain assurance, ensuring alignment with market needs (retail/GDO, supply chains).

Market Analysis Monitor industry trends (sustainability, food safety, traceability) and identify customer needs, supporting diversification and strategic positioning.

Service Design Define scalable service models (audits, schemes, protocols) and support business case development and pricing.

Go-to-Market Execution Support service launches (pilot, rollout), ensuring alignment with sales and operations and monitoring adoption.

Stakeholder Engagement Build relationships with key players (GDO, food companies, associations) and support commercial teams in developing opportunities.

Partnership Development Identify and support strategic partnerships to expand service offerings and market reach.

Regulatory Expertise Stay updated on standards and regulations, translating them into auditable service solutions.

Competitive Intelligence Monitor competitors and identify differentiation opportunities.

Continuous Improvement Collect feedback and support ongoing service improvement.

Innovation & Digitalization Support integration of digital tools (traceability, data analytics, digital audits) into service offerings.

Education Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General

Master’s Degree in Economics

Qualifications

2–5 years of relevant experience in food safety, auditing, or supply chain assurance, with exposure to second-party audits and operational delivery environments.

Hands‑on experience in supply chain audit activities, including planning, coordination, or execution of audits against recognized standards (e.g., ISO 22000, BRC-IFS).

Basic understanding of second‑party audit models and retailer‑driven requirements (GDO), with the ability to contribute to the development of structured service offerings.

Good stakeholder management skills, with experience interacting with clients, auditors, and internal teams to support service delivery and project execution.

Analytical mindset with familiarity in KPI monitoring, performance tracking, and identification of improvement actions.

Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance frameworks, with the ability to interpret requirements and support their translation into operational services.

Experience in coordinating activities or supporting project management, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and deliverables are met.

Ability to work cross‑functionally, collaborating with sales, operations, and technical teams to support service development and market alignment.

Problem‑solving attitude and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to operate effectively in dynamic and fast‑paced environments.

Interest in innovation and service development, particularly in the areas of supply chain assurance, sustainability, and second‑party audit services.

WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.

FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.

INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.

DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.

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