Job Description

Nutrition Director

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future  

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions. 

Trouw Nutrition is seeking a Nutrition Director for our Okotoks, Alberta location.

About The Role:

The Nutrition Director leads the Production Development team to deliver new, innovative and profitable consumer products in the animal feed industry. 
 

Responsibilities: 

Nutrition and Formulation

• Translating research findings and practical experiences into the animal feed portfolio
• Monitoring feed formulations to meet quality performance and animal health standards
• Responsible for quality control, analysis and interpretation of trial data and preparations of final reports

Management

• Leads a team of technical experts and Product Managers to meet current and future business needs
• Ensures consistent attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity, quality and cost levels
• Manages and develops protocols, data and reports of all post-registration studies, as well as interactions with marketing to develop and leverage resulting data into sales
• Supports the development of training, marketing, and sales materials for Trouw Nutrition products.
• Provides support and expertise for poultry, swine, dairy and beef nutrition to the marketing, technical consulting and sales teams
• Facilitates knowledge transfer and technical support to the sales team

Skills and Expertise 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s, 6 – 8 years’ experience/Master’s, 4 – 6 years’ experience/Equivalent knowledge and experience relevant for role
• Tertiary qualifications in Aquaculture or similar to a Master’s level
• Sales experience to understand the product and its markets
• Commercial/Corporate experience
• Leadership experience and people management

Expectation from the Role: 

• Deliver exceptional results through strong people leadership
• Ability to build collaborative internal and external relationships
• Develop, build and share technical knowledge
• Commercial and corporate mindset
• 25-50% travel throughout Canada

Why you Will Love Working with Us 

Global Benefits:  

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group  

• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone  

• Annual bonus  

Local Benefits:  

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!  

• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!  

• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance 

• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement  

• 15 vacation days to start (tiered) 

• Annual bonus or Sales bonus 

Next Steps:  

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.  We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”  Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.  We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.  

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.  

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