Technical Manager (Animal Feed)

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  • Marble Hall, Limpopo
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
NUTRI Feeds is the leader in animal feed manufacturing in South Africa and a global player in the animal feed industry. NUTRI Feeds is your countrywide first choice in animal feeds for pigs, sheep, poultry, dairy and beef cattle. NUTRI Feeds products are not only freely available in South Africa, but also in Swaziland, Zambia, Lesotho, Namibia and several other African countries.NUTRI Feeds is now looking for a Technical Manager. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Marble Hall. The Technical Manager provides expert and technical support regarding the quality of feed that is produced by the Feed Milling operations, with a specific emphasis on system implementation, monitoring the quality, and the successful investigation and settlement of all customer complaints.The successful candidate will be responsible for (included, but not limited to):
  • On-site Quality Control:
o Manage raw material quality control on-site, including sampling and testing.
o Conduct standard analyses on incoming raw materials.
o Oversee final feed quality control on-site, ensuring representative sampling and testing.
o Conduct analyses on in-process and final feed.
o Weekly reporting on progress, risks and problem areas.
  • ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 Compliance:
o Develop and implement ISO 9001 and 22000 standards at mill level.
o Act as the Feed Safety and Quality Leader on-site, guiding the team to compliance.
  • Legal Compliance:
o Drive Act 36 and Act 101 legal compliance.
o Ensure veterinary export compliance.
  • Quality Team Leader:
o Manage and motivate the Quality Team, ensuring compliance with safety requirements.
o Ensure complete traceability of feed production.
  • Sales Team Support and Customer Care:
o Provide continuous technical advice and support to customers.
o Evaluate product performance and address customer complaints promptly.
  • Risk Control:
o Support teams in bio-security compliance and Salmonella monitoring.
o Report on monthly results and investigate risks.
  • Training and Development:
o Participate in Study Groups and train feed mill personnel.
o Engage in research and product development.Requirements:
  • MSc (Agric) Animal Science with relevant experience.
  • Compliance with Act 27 of 2003 (Natural Scientific Professions Act).
  • Two years of experience in animal nutrition.
  • Attention to detail, leadership, and decision-making skills.
  • Analytical ability, computer literacy, and self-motivation.
  • Excellent people skills.
Equity Statement:
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.Apply with your "cover" message. Apply online.

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