Lead, Sustainable Ingredient Formulation

Mars Corporate; Village of Champion; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet food company in Alberta is seeking an Ingredient & Sustainability Formulation Lead responsible for researching sustainable ingredients and ensuring compliance with sustainability targets. You will work closely with various teams to enhance product offerings. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in a relevant field, excellent communication skills, and experience in product development. The role promises competitive wages and various industry benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month

Continuing Education opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and animal health.
• Experience in product development and sourcing raw materials.
• Knowledge of HACCP, ISO, or food safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Research and source new ingredients for pet health and sustainability.
• Lead formulation sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct nutritional evaluations of new ingredients.

Skills

Ingredient functionality understanding

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Supplier interaction

Education

Minimum BSc in agriculture, animal science, or food science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A leading pet food company in Alberta is seeking an Ingredient & Sustainability Formulation Lead responsible for researching sustainable ingredients and ensuring compliance with sustainability targets. You will work closely with various teams to enhance product offerings. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in a relevant field, excellent communication skills, and experience in product development. The role promises competitive wages and various industry benefits.