Technical Manager – Pet Food

Zohorecruit; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Level Up Talent Solutions in Cebu City, Philippines is seeking an experienced Technical Manager – Pet Food to lead the development and innovation of pet food products from concept to launch. You will oversee product R&D, raw materials, packaging, costing, testing, scale-up, shelf-life studies, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have strong Pet Care and Animal Nutrition expertise, excellent technical and analytical skills, and a track record of cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
• Certifications in Pet Food Safety and regulatory requirements.
• At least 10 years of pet food Product R&D experience, preferably in a managerial role.
• Experience handling raw materials and packaging materials.
• Strong knowledge of pet food costing and cost optimization.
• Experience managing budgets and technical projects.
• Proven experience in pilot testing, scale-up, shelf-life studies, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of pet food registration, regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of pet food market trends and competitor analysis.
• Excellent technical, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and supplier management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and recipe/BOM management software.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Creative, proactive, assertive, open-minded, and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead pet food product development from concept to launch.
• Optimize formulations, ingredients, raw materials, and packaging.
• Manage pilot testing, scale-up, shelf-life studies, and troubleshooting.
• Review product costing and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and priorities.
• Ensure compliance with pet food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and customer feedback.
• Support product innovation and differentiation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Lead supplier innovation initiatives, including Innovation Day.
• Provide technical guidance on product development and improvements.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting quality and business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Pet nutrition knowledge

Budget management

Regulatory awareness

Education

Animal Science

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Recipe/BOM management software

Job description

Cebu City, Philippines

At Level Up Talent Solutions, we believe great work starts with feeling supported, trusted, and valued.

We are a people-focused talent company that connects skilled professionals with meaningful long-term opportunities. Our goal is to create an environment where you can do your best work, continue growing, and feel confident in the role you play within a team.

When you join Level Up Talent Solutions , you are not just filling a position. You are becoming part of a community that values clear communication, consistency, and mutual respect. We work closely with you to understand your strengths, your experience, and the type of work environment where you can thrive.

We support our talents through structured onboarding, ongoing guidance, and realistic expectations. You will always know what success looks like and who to turn to when you need support. We believe that when talents feel aligned and empowered, everyone succeeds.

At Level Up Talent Solutions, growth is not only about skills. It is about confidence, stability, and building a career you can be proud of.

We are here to help you level up.

Job Description

Level Up is looking for an experienced Technical Manager – Pet Food to lead the development and innovation of pet food products from concept to launch. The role will oversee product R&D, raw materials, packaging, costing, testing, scale-up, shelf-life studies, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Pet Care and Animal Nutrition, excellent technical and analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop commercially viable pet food products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pet food product development from concept to launch.
• Optimize formulations, ingredients, raw materials, and packaging.
• Manage pilot testing, scale-up, shelf-life studies, and troubleshooting.
• Review product costing and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and priorities.
• Ensure compliance with pet food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and customer feedback.
• Support product innovation and differentiation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Lead supplier innovation initiatives, including Innovation Day.
• Provide technical guidance on product development and improvements.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting quality and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), or a related field.
• Certifications in Pet Food Safety and regulatory requirements.
• At least 10 years of pet food Product R&D experience, preferably in a managerial role.
• Experience handling raw materials and packaging materials.
• Strong knowledge of pet food costing and cost optimization.
• Experience managing budgets and technical projects.
• Proven experience in pilot testing, scale-up, shelf-life studies, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of pet food registration, regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of pet food market trends and competitor analysis.
• Excellent technical, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and supplier management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and recipe/BOM management software.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Creative, proactive, assertive, open-minded, and results-oriented.