Assistant RDQ Manager
Pubblicato il 10-09-2026 - Findus Italia (Nomad Foods) in Lazio
We are seeking a talented Assistant RDQ Manager to join our team in Italy.
This is a unique opportunity to support the development, quality, and compliance of key products for the Southern Europe Cluster, enabling successful Go‐To‐Market execution and contributing directly to a business area worth over €100M in net sales.
Activities & Responsibilities The candidate will be in charge of:
- Supporting on‐time, in‐full delivery of RDQ Go‐To‐Market activities, including artwork, labelling and compliance checks
- Assisting in the execution of launches' plans and supporting Local Portfolio Projects from concept to post launch monitoring
- Conducting technical research, validating product information, and helping prepare technical specifications aligned with regulatory and quality standards
- Tracking and analysing product complaints, supporting Careline activities, and contributing to root cause analysis and corrective action plans
- Supporting interactions with regulatory authorities and industry bodies, sharing emerging trends and insights across RDQ teams
- Contributing to Food Culture and Superiority Advocacy initiatives, including local sensory panels and product immersion sessions
Qualifications
We need someone with a strong technical background, structured and analytical, able to collaborate effectively across functions and markets.
What you will need
- Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, or similar
- Experience in the Food & Drink industry, ideally in Technical, Quality, or Product Development roles
- Proven support in product development, quality improvement or technical project management
- Ability to understand and apply regulatory principles
- Fluency in English, Portuguese is also considered a preferred skill
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams
What We Offer
- A dynamic and international work environment
- The opportunity to work on impactful projects across multiple market units
- Professional development and exposure to cross‐functional stakeholders
- A collaborative culture with the chance to directly influence product quality and consumer satisfaction
- Salary Range: 46-50k euro
If you're looking to build your expertise in RDQ and play a key role in supporting product excellence across the SE Cluster, apply today to join us as our new Assistant RDQ Manager!
Our organization operates in compliance with gender equality and is committed to support Inclusion and Diversity.
Personnel searches are aimed to anyone who is in possession of the necessary requirements, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
Please submit your application without providing information about marriage, family responsibilities, family status, pregnancy.
This announcement is aimed at both sexes, in accordance with Laws 903/77 and 125/91, it is addressed to people of all ages and nationalities in accordance with Legislative Decrees 215/03 and 216/03 and to people belonging to protected categories (L. 68/99).