Operations Quality Manager – Pet Feed

Trouw Nutrition; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in animal nutrition is seeking a Quality Manager for their Companion Animal team in Chichester, UK. The role involves managing quality systems and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Ideal candidates bring expertise in quality management and a strong background in the pet feed industry, alongside leadership and communication skills. This position offers competitive remuneration, professional growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Good pension scheme

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible work location

Qualifications

• Expert in Quality Management and Food to Feed Safety.
• Experience as a Quality Manager in the Pet/Companion Animal feed industry.
• Experience in internal, external, and customer audits.
• Knowledge of food and feed safety regulations for the pet food industry.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and certification schemes.

Responsibilities

• Implement quality strategy focusing on the operational landscape.
• Develop and execute quality plans aligned with business priorities.
• Serve as the contact for factory performance related to Companion Animal Quality.
• Develop and implement customer and product-specific requirements.
• Create training materials and conduct training on quality management.

Skills

Quality Management

Food to Feed Safety

Communication

Training Skills

Team Management

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science/technology, biology, chemistry, or related field

Food hygiene qualification

Job description

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco, a member of the SHV family, is committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco's two business lines are Skretting, a leading provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, and Trouw Nutrition, which specializes in animal nutrition and advancing livestock health and productivity.

Are you ready to support the Companion Animal team by managing local quality management systems to meet all internal and external quality and feed/food safety requirements? You will oversee the governance of quality in the companion animal production plant, ensuring compliance with industry, Nutrace, and customer standards, including training on procedures, internal auditing, and monitoring KPIs.

Job Description:

Key Accountabilities

• Implement quality strategy focusing on the operational landscape.
• Develop and execute quality plans aligned with business priorities.
• Serve as the contact for factory performance related to Companion Animal Quality.
• Develop, improve, and implement policies, standards, and processes to ensure compliance with internal, regulatory, industry, and customer requirements for safety, quality, and integrity of products.
• Develop and implement customer and product-specific requirements, including business qualification.
• Create training materials and conduct training on quality management.
• Enhance communication and awareness about quality management internally and externally, promoting "quality feeds value".
• Provide expertise and support on feed-to-food safety and quality (FSQ).

To succeed, you should be an expert in Quality Management and Food to Feed Safety, with strong communication and training skills to foster a quality culture. You will be the primary operational contact for quality, working closely with the Quality Manager, Customer Companion Animal, Regional Quality Manager, Operations, Technical, and Commercial teams. You will lead a team of two Quality Officers and contribute to global quality networks.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science/technology, biology, chemistry, or related field, with a food hygiene qualification.
• Experience as a Quality Manager in the Pet/Companion Animal feed industry, preferably with team management experience.
• Experience in internal, external, and customer audits.
• Knowledge of food and feed safety regulations for the pet food industry.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and certification schemes.
• Project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multifunctional teams.
• Attention to detail and data analysis skills.

Why You Will Love Working with Us:

Global Benefits

• Full-time position in an international, dynamic environment.
• Competitive remuneration and good pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the SHV group.
• Flexible work location with global travel opportunities.

Our Organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is a global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes, and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. It provides species-specific nutritional solutions to boost productivity and support animal health through all life stages. With locations in 25 countries and around 5,000 employees, our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition considers all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status, or other protected statuses. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process. We are committed to compliance with applicable legislation, including providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.