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Manager of Nutrition, Research and QualityDairyPro • Cambridge, Region of Waterloo, CA
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Manager of Nutrition, Research and Quality

Manager of Nutrition, Research and Quality

DairyPro • Cambridge, Region of Waterloo, CA
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title

Manager of Nutrition, Research and Quality

Summary

Oversees Grober Nutrition's Research and Development, Quality Assurance, Product Safety, and Nutrition programs to ensure that all milk replacers, feeds, and nutritional solutions meet regulatory, customer, and company standards. Provides leadership to R&D, quality, and nutrition teams, supports third‑party certifications such as CFIA and HACCP, and drives continuous improvement across production and product development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day‑to‑day leadership to R&D, Nutrition and Quality Assurance teams.
  • Set clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and foster employee growth.
  • Build a culture of quality, collaboration, and accountability across all departments.
  • Lead cross‑functional quality meetings and represent the Research and Nutrition function at leadership level.
  • Lead research projects exploring neonatal calf nutrition, health, and management and their impacts on future production.
  • Evaluate ingredient quality and nutritional efficacy to ensure formulations align with animal health, growth, and performance objectives.
  • Provide technical support and product knowledge to internal teams, customers, and distributors.
  • Stay current on emerging research, nutritional trends, and regulatory changes in the dairy and livestock industries.
  • Analyze trends and data from research trials and field performance to drive improvements in quality and formulation.
  • Implement process enhancements that improve consistency, yield, and product safety.
  • Lead or participate in Lean / Kaizen initiatives related to quality and nutrition.
  • Other duties and assignments as required.

Customer Focus

  • Partner with Sales and Technical Services to address customer inquiries, complaints, and special formulation requests.
  • Support customer audits and on‑site visits as needed.
  • Ensure Grober's products maintain the highest standards of safety, palatability, and performance.
  • Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5–7 years of experience in feed, dairy, or food manufacturing with a focus on quality assurance and nutrition.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams.
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, CFIA, and feed industry regulations.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret lab and production data.
  • Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and quality management systems (QMS).
  • NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as deemed necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
  • Additional Information

    Job Type : Full‑time

    Pay : $17.20–$61.48 per hour

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