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Quality Manager, Operations Companion Animal
Apply locations Ashbourne, Derbyshire time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id VAC25339 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.
Are you ready to support the Companion Animal team taking responsibility for the local quality management systems within the operational environment that is needed to meet all internal and external quality & feed/food safety requirements. You will be responsible for the governance of Quality in the companion animal production plant against industry, Nutrace & customer standards, including Training on procedures, Internal auditing and monitoring of KPIs.
Job Description:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Implementation of Quality strategy with a focus on the operation landscape
• Development and execution of quality plan using strategy, business priorities as input.
• Contact person for operations related factory performance for Companion Animal Quality.
• Development, continuous improvement and implementation of the policy, standards, and processes that together ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements, industry standards, and customer expectations for the safety, quality, and integrity of companion animal food/feed products.
• Development, continuous improvement and implementation of customer and product specific requirements including qualification of the business.
• Development of training materials and execute training related to quality management.
• Continuously improve communication and create awareness about quality management internally and externally promoting “quality feeds value”.
• Feed to food safety and quality (FSQ) expertise and support
To succeed in this role, you will be an expert in Quality Management and Food to Feed Safety with good communication and training skills needed to create a quality culture where people of all disciplines understand their role in quality performance. You will be the primary point of contact for Operational related to Quality. Working side by side with the Quality Manager, Customer Companion Animal, the Regional Quality Manager, Operations, Technical and Commercial teams you will ensure customer satisfaction. This role will lead a team of two dedicated Quality Officers and participate and contribute to Global Quality networks.
Skills and Experience
• Preferred bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science/technology, biology, chemistry, or a related field with a food hygiene qualification.
• Ideally you will have experience as a Quality Manager within the Pet/Companion Animal feed industry, preferably in quality roles within the supply chain and with experience of managing a team.
• Relevant experience in internal, external and customer audits.
• Knowledge of food and feed safety regulations applicable to the pet food industry.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and certification schemes.
• Project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a (multifunctional) team.
• Attention to detail and ability to analyse data.
Why You Will Love Working with Us:
Global Benefits
* A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment
* Competitive remuneration package, good pension scheme.
* Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.
* Flexible work location with opportunities to travel globally.
Our organisation:
Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
About Us
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Its two global company brands Skretting (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries.
Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to make a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we can realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet.
We believe in three core elements to future success: strategy execution, innovation, and competence of our people. Our values; capable, caring, collaborative, and innovative are supportive of those three core elements.
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