Manager of Nutrition, Research and Quality

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

Qualifications and Requirements

Additional Information

Job Type : Full‑time

Pay : $17.20–$61.48 per hour

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