Manager of Nutrition, Research and Quality

5 days ago

Cambridge ON NT S, Canada DairyPro Full time $72,000 - $246,480 per year

Job Title: Manager of Nutrition, Research and Quality

Location Grober Nutrition, 162 Savage Drive, Cambridge

Reports to: General Manager and Vice President

Type of position: Full-time/ Salary Employee (Varied and Irregular Hours)

Purpose OF ROLE

The Manager of Nutrition, Research and Quality is responsible for overseeing Grober Nutrition's Research and Development activities, Quality Assurance, Product Safety, and Nutrition programs to ensure that all milk replacers, feeds, and nutritional solutions consistently meet regulatory, customer, and company standards.

This role provides leadership to Research and Development, Quality and Nutrition teams, oversees product formulation and lab testing, supports third-party certifications (CFIA, HACCP, etc.), and ensures that continuous improvement principles are applied across production and product development.

The position plays a pivotal role in maintaining Grober's reputation as a trusted partner in young animal nutrition and in advancing our mission to deliver high-quality, science-based nutritional solutions for the dairy and livestock industry.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Leadership & People Management

  • Provide day-to-day leadership to R&D, Nutrition and Quality Assurance.
  • Set clear goals and expectations, conduct regular performance reviews, and foster employee growth and development.
  • Build a culture of quality, collaboration, and accountability across all departments.
  • Lead cross-functional quality meetings and represent the Research and Nutrition function at leadership level.

Product Development & Nutrition

  • Lead research projects exploring neonatal calf nutrition, health and management and their impacts on future production.
  • Evaluate ingredient quality and nutritional efficacy, ensuring formulations align with animal health, growth, and performance objectives.
  • Provide technical support and product knowledge to internal teams, customers, and distributors.
  • Stay current on emerging research, nutritional trends, and regulatory changes in the dairy and livestock industries.

Continuous Improvement

  • Analyze trends and data from research trials and field performance to drive improvements in quality and formulation.
  • Implement process enhancements that improve consistency, yield, and product safety.
  • Lead or participate in Lean/Kaizen initiatives related to quality and nutrition.

Customer Focus

  • Partner with Sales and Technical Services to address customer inquiries, complaints, and special formulation requests.
  • Support customer audits and on-site visits as needed.
  • Ensure Grober's products maintain the highest standards of safety, palatability, and performance.

· Other duties and assignments as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Food Science, Nutrition, or related field.

· Minimum 5–7 years of experience in feed, dairy, or food manufacturing with a focus on quality assurance and nutrition.

· Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams.

· Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, CFIA, and feed industry regulations.

· Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret lab and production data.

· Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and quality management systems (QMS).

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as deemed necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.20-$61.48 per hour

Work Location: In person

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