Nutrition and Quality Manager

Department: Quality

Reports to: VP, Grober

Location: Grober Nutrition

Job Summary: The Nutrition and Quality Manager will oversee the research and development, formulation, and new product development of animal feed, ensuring continuous improvement in the areas of process, quality, and customer focus while continuing to uphold Grober Nutrition’s leading reputation within the industry.

The Nutrition and Quality Manager will also be responsible for leading the quality team and ensuring the highest level of quality standards pertaining to CFIA, FeedAssure requirements, and HACCP plans are compliant and meet industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day oversight, mentoring, and coaching of the Nutrition and Quality Assurance team.
• Foster a culture of innovation, driving continuous improvement initiatives within R&D to improve product performance, animal health, and productivity.
• Identify, guide, and manage research and development activities that align with the strategic priorities of the organization.
• Ensure business support projects are completed in a timely manner by optimizing resources.
• Stay current on the latest scientific advancements and emerging trends, including feeding technologies that will allow the company to continue to differentiate and lead in the industry.
• Develop a strong connection with leading researchers, consultants, veterinarians, and influencers to identify collaboration opportunities to advance our knowledge and brand.
• Work closely with the sales and marketing team to assist in the sales and marketing of products, including new product development.
• Provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders on animal nutrition and feeding practices.
• Continuously seek ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of nutrition programs to promote sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and animal welfare.
• Oversee quality control processes throughout the production cycle to ensure product consistency and safety.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
• Stay current on the latest updated feeds regulations and labeling requirements.
• Provide guidance and support for external audits and inspections from regulatory bodies or certification organizations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science, nutrition, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience within an animal nutrition capacity.
• Proven experience in animal nutrition and feed formulation.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and control principles.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience leading and managing a team.

Gay Lea Foods is a proud Canadian-owned dairy food and beverage company with a robust portfolio that includes 7 established brands such as Gay Lea Butter, Nordica Cottage Cheese, Ivanhoe Cheese, Salerno Cheese, and Hewitt’s Dairy. Our wide range of products are sold in retail, foodservice, industrial, co-pack, and export markets, developed and produced out of our 13 manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Alberta.

Delivering high-quality and innovative products - from the consumer favourite Spreadables and North America’s first Smooth Cottage Cheese to Nothing But Cheese, an innovative snack made with 100% cheese, is what makes us market leaders in our categories. Our grassroots approach to business is what guides our direction and differentiates us from our competitors.

Our employees inspire our culture of excellence and entrepreneurship. We hire innovative and passionate professionals who know that greatness is achieved through people, partnerships, and acting with a business owner mindset.

For more about us visit: http://www.gaylea.com

Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods. Wishing you all the best with your career search!

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