The incumbent should have a wide knowledge about the nutritional and quality specifications of different raw materials used in animal feeds.
Knowledgeable about the quality control system used in the animal feed industry (NIR calibration, wet chemistry proximate analysis, mineral analysis, process control, and in-market quality).
Well experienced in the least cost animal feed formulations with a strong understanding of poultry, cattle (beef & dairy) and small ruminants (sheep & goat) formulations. Experience in Aqua feed would be advantageous.
Implement and monitor the quality assurance policies and standards
Maintain expertise in nutritional trends, and keep up-to date with regulatory changes and feed safety.
Ability to conduct R&D trials in a safe, ethical and reliable manner.
The incumbent will work closely with production managers, feed mill managers, and farm managers for optimal feed production.
The incumbent will support the technical and commercial team by providing training, information and services to customers.
Requirements
The incumbent should have very good people management, communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate and influence a matrix of internal and external stakeholders at varied levels.
The incumbent should have a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences. A postgraduate degree in animal nutrition is a plus.
A minimum of 10 years of work experience in nutrition and quality assurance in the feed business is required