Nutritionist - Naturpak : Job Details

Nutritionist

Naturpak

Job Location : all cities,WI, USA

Posted on : 2024-11-07T03:31:11Z

Job Description :

NaturPak is seeking a dynamic and experienced Pet Nutritionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial leadership role in ensuring the nutritional compliance of all pet formulations at NaturPak. This position involves leading nutrition initiatives, leading our R&D efforts with customer projects, developing strategic relationships with ingredient suppliers, and proactively providing nutritional expertise to drive the company's mission forward.

As the Pet Nutritionist you will be responsible for:

Leadership & Strategy:

  • Lead and mentor the nutrition team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and implement nutrition strategies that align with company goals and market trends.
  • Provide leadership in cross-functional projects from concept to commercialization.

    • Product Development:

  • Oversee the development of new products within cost and nutritional guidelines.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production teams to ensure products meet high-quality standards.
  • Nutritional Compliance:
  • Ensure all formulations comply with global regulatory requirements (AAFCO, FDA, etc.).
  • Provide guidance on ingredient selection and specifications to support the nutrition strategy.

    • Supplier & Customer Relations:

  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with existing and new ingredient suppliers.
  • Proactively engage with customers to ensure compliance of formulations and drive continuous quality improvement.
  • Occasionally visit customers as needed by the Customer Service/Sales department.

    • Regulatory & Compliance Support:

  • Provide formulation information for product registration for export.
  • Review packaging and labels for regulatory compliance.
  • Research & Innovation:
  • Stay abreast of the latest developments in pet nutrition and incorporate new findings into product development.
  • Attend trainings, trade shows, and strategic industry meetings to represent NaturPak Pet.

    • Quality Assurance Collaboration:

  • Liaise with the Quality Assurance team to ensure procedures, standards, and systems are effectively executed.
  • Establish and oversee analytical testing programs, balancing risk and cost.
  • Database Management:
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure the nutrient database (C5) is accurate and up-to-date.

    • To be successful in the role you must possess:

    • Bachelor's degree in Companion Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Nutrition, Food Science, or a related discipline is required.
    • Master's or Ph.D. degree is preferred.
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in pet nutrition or related field.
    • Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and inspire teams.
    • Proficient in commercial pet food formulation software (e.g., Concept 5).
    • Experienced with global regulations pertaining to pet food (Canada, USA, Europe).
    • Knowledge of global food safety certification programs (HACCP, SQF, BRC, ISO).
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with a high attention to detail.
    • Effective collaborator with cross-functional teams.
    • The ideal candidate will be located in Janesville, WI or willing to travel to Janesville on a monthly basis.

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