Technical Service Manager, Pet Food

Shanghai/Shandong

To manage the technical service of a business to achieve Customer Service Level objectives as agreed in Sales and Account Plans (within the approved CSL’s).

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead technical service planning and execution aligned with customer needs and business goals.
Support product trials and validations at customer sites.
Investigate and resolve technical complaints, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Monitor market trends and share insights to improve our offerings.
Collaborate with internal teams (R&D, QA, Marketing) to ensure seamless technical support.
Maintain strong relationships with equipment vendors to stay ahead of process innovations.

We Bring

Unique career paths across health, nutrition, and beauty – explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
A science-led company, cutting-edge research, and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

We Bring

Master’s degree in Pet Food, Food Science, or related field.
10+ years of technical experience in the pet food industry.
Strong knowledge of product processing and application.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A collaborative spirit and customer-centric mindset.
Ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

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