Instructor Feed Technology

Bühler Group; Uzwil; Remote; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bühler Group's Swiss Institute of Feed Technology (SFT) seeks an experienced trainer to design and deliver theoretical and practical courses in feed technology. You will develop training content, conduct trials in our application center, and support customers and internal teams on-site at facilities or at customer locations worldwide.

The role offers an international environment, creative freedom, and opportunities to shape education and training in the global feed industry.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering training in feed technology or related fields.
• Ability to develop materials and adapt content to different audiences.
• Experience conducting trials and analyzing product quality to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• You deliver theoretical and practical training in all areas of feed technology to customers and internal staff.
• You continuously develop training materials, teaching resources, and formats tailored to participants.
• You independently conduct trials with raw materials and training sessions in our application center, analyze product quality, and derive process improvements.
• You support international course participants throughout their training journey and ensure a professional, welcoming learning experience.
• You assist customers with mill assessments and on-site training, contributing to Swiss Institute of Feed Technology's development.

Skills

Feed milling expertise

Pedagogical training

Cross-cultural communication

German & English proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

Vocational training as Miller in Animal Feed Production

Alternative in food industry

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Would you like to share your expertise in feed technology and train people from all over the world through hands-on learning? At our Swiss Institute of Feed Technology (SFT), you will combine in-depth process knowledge with strong teaching skills. You will design and deliver both theoretical and practical training courses, continuously develop training content, and support customers as well as internal employees directly at our facilities or on-site at customer locations. Look forward to a diverse role in an international environment with significant creative freedom and the opportunity to actively shape the future of education and training.

This is where you'll excel

• You deliver theoretical and practical training in all areas of feed technology, transferring your expertise in a hands-on manner to customers and internal employees
• You continuously develop training materials, teaching resources, and educational formats, tailoring them to the specific needs of participants
• You independently conduct trials with raw materials and training sessions in our application center, analyze product quality, and derive potential process improvements
• You support international course participants throughout their training journey and ensure a professional, competent, and welcoming learning experience
• You assist customers with mill assessments, technological challenges, and on-site training, while actively contributing to the technical and organizational development of our Swiss Institute of Feed Technology (SFT)

These are the skills you'll need

• Preferably, you have completed vocational training as a Miller specializing in Animal Feed Production, or alternatively in the food industry, ideally combined with several years of professional experience in a feed mill
• Sound expertise in feed milling, particularly in grinding, mixing, pelleting/compacting, and cooling processes, as well as solid knowledge of machinery and process engineering
• Pedagogical training and/or experience as a trainer, lecturer, or instructor is an advantage, combined with a passion for conveying complex topics in a clear, practical, and engaging way
• A persuasive, communicative, and motivating personality who enjoys working with people from different cultures and demonstrates an independent and structured approach to work
• Excellent German and English language skills; additional foreign language skills are an advantage. Willingness to travel globally up to 20% of the time

Creating impact together at Bühler!

Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines.

Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries.

We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.