Italy Food Product Developer

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.

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.

Competencies

• 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.