Job Description:

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’s Companion Animal business is focused on advancing nourishment of the world’s pets by providing premium pet food companies with the highest-quality custom ingredient blends supported by exceptional customer care and nutrition expertise. We are seeking a Quality and Food Safety Supervisor, Neosho, Mo, US to lead two team members in the successful oversight of Production, Food defense/Safety and Quality programs.

About The Role: Driving Quality and Food Safety Excellence:

Responsibilities:

Supervise, coach and mentor the Neosho Quality team
Provide direction, establish goals, objectives and manage performance reviews
Establish an atmosphere that encourages Process Improvement, Audit Inspection Readiness and Quality Risk Management
Oversee the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the Neosho facilities and Quality Systems (including compliance of SQF, HACCP, Food Safety and Food Defense programs)
Perform Food Safety and Quality audits; lead monthly GMP and host all internal / external audits (Regulatory/Customer)
Provide product disposition (raw material/finished product); analyze trends; perform tests, as needed
Remain current on new/existing business and industry certifications
Train employees on Quality, Food Safety, Food Defense, SQF, HACCP; Federal and State agencies requirements and additional onsite programs
Responsible for reviewing, writing, maintaining and training staff on the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Annual reporting responsibilities: Internal/External Raw material, Compliance, Stability, Investigation Deviation and Finished Good reports and releases
Track the progress and data points of key Quality Performance Indicators

Skills and Expertise:

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Animal Science, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
5+years of relevant manufacturing experience in quality assurance, food/feed or a related field
5-8 years of quality assurance experience (Pet Food experience preferred)
3+ years of supervisory experience
Knowledge of food and feed safety regulations
Extensive knowledge of local and national Quality Regulations and Industry Standards, including and evolving trends and updates
Knowledge of quality management systems and certification schemes (HACCP, FSMA, GFSI)
Less than 10% travel to our corporate office-Highland, IL
Attention to detail and ability to analyze data
Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills with internal stakeholder
Experienced user of Smartsheet and MS suite: Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint
Preferred software familiarity: 1QM (Quality Management), M3 or Millmaster, Graphical Lot Tracker (GLT), PowerBI software, CRM Dashboard, LIMs Dashboard
NIR Knowledge

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

Local Benefits:

Onsite work model, iPhone, company credit card, PTO, 401k, IRA, 10 paid holidays, medical, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, HSA, FSA, Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement. The workdays and hours are Monday thru Friday, between 6:30am -5:00pm, flexible during core hours

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate's 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. We thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!

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Please note that candidates applying to US job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. Employer Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

Nutreco is a leading animal nutrition company committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive full consideration for employment without regard to an individual’s race, ethnicity, national origin, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. All your information will be kept confidential to EEO guidelines.

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.