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Ruminant Technical Director | Livestock Nutrition | South Melbourne

s8
Melbourne Full-day Full-time

Description:

We’re looking for an expert to join our team as a Ruminant Technical Director! If you're ready to shape the future of livestock feed formulations, promote sustainable practices, and work on groundbreaking solutions in the livestock industry—this is the role for you.
Located in the heart of South Melbourne, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a vibrant, collaborative environment. This is your chance to make a high-impact difference in the way livestock thrive, ensuring profitability, sustainability, and performance for a wide range of animal species.
Why This Role?
  • A Competitive Salary: Salary range of $200K - $230K plus superannuation.
  • Tools of the Trade: A company laptop, mobile phone, and more to ensure you have everything you need to succeed.
  • Leadership Position: This role is part of the Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO. You’ll be at the forefront of strategic decision-making, influencing the future of animal nutrition and feed innovation.
  • Career Growth: A fantastic opportunity to grow within a dynamic and high-impact company that is committed to making a real difference.
What Will You Do?
As the Ruminant Technical Director, you will:
  • Formulate with Precision: Design superior rations for various livestock species, with a core focus on ruminants, while also overseeing monogastric nutrition. Achieve the perfect balance between animal performance and cost-effectiveness.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Commodities, Operations, and Sales teams to develop sustainable, high-quality products that go above and beyond customer expectations.
  • Data-Driven Innovation: Utilize data and performance metrics to refine and enhance formulations, constantly boosting efficiency and driving continuous improvement.
  • Lead the Charge in Innovation: Develop forward-thinking feed solutions that differentiate us from competitors, meeting the evolving needs of the livestock industry while pushing sustainability to the forefront.
What Will You Bring?

We need someone who is:
  • Highly Qualified: A Bachelor’s degree in Animal Nutrition, Agricultural Science, or a related field. Advanced qualifications (PhD or Master’s) in animal nutrition are highly desirable.
  • Experienced: A minimum of 5 years in technical feed formulation, ideally in the stockfeed industry, where you've honed your skills in designing cost-effective and high-performing rations.
  • Analytically Strong: A deep understanding of livestock nutrition and experience with formulation software such as Brill, Bestmix, Concept 5, Format, etc.
  • Collaborative & Solution-Oriented: Able to work with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional solutions that impact the bottom line.
  • Sustainably Focused: Committed to environmentally responsible sourcing, ingredients, and practices that support long-term sustainability.
If you’re an experienced animal nutrition professional with a passion for innovation, sustainability, and performance, apply today! Join us in helping animals thrive and make a meaningful contribution to the future of livestock nutrition.
Join us and contact megan@s8ers.com.au or call Megan Planteras directly on 0440 133 984 for a confidential discussion.
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NB: All candidates who meet our client’s shortlist requirements will be contacted. Know someone who would also thrive in the opportunities we have available? Please forward along to them. Thanks!
18 Feb 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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