DIRECTOR - NUTRITION

DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities:-Act as the direct contact, point-of-service nutritionist for assigned complexes, providing the nutritional package and formulation guidance for broilers, pullets and breeders.-Evaluation of feed conversion and feed performance trends at assigned complexes, identifying opportunities for improved ROI based on program trials/changes.-Subject matter expert in least cost feed formulation, feedstuff selection, nutritional modeling, and calculating ROI projections. -Provide education and training across broad range of nutritional/feed manufacturing topics to a wide range of audiences (from farm personnel to local live production team members and nutrition team colleagues)-Remain up to date on current nutritional science literature, novel product categories, and best-fit formulation strategies. -Provide formulation changes based on ingredient cost changes, medication-program changes, bird performance opportunities, meat-yield capture opportunities, prioritizing ROI of inputs vs outputs in all evaluations.-Collaborate with external groups, such as QA/Feed Lab Services and Ingredient Procurement on a regular basis to communicate opportunities regarding ingredient quality and any performance impacts that can be directly linked to specific products/suppliers. -Collaborate with other areas of live technical service team to develop standardized and trackable protocols when running product trials addressing bird health and performance.-Liaise with allied companies, universities and other third parties as needed to identify trials, support programs, research initiatives, etc. to improve bird health and performance-Other duties and responsibilities as necessary, utilizing cost-analysis and biological function as the basis for problem solving.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:-Advanced degree in poultry nutrition is required (PhD preferred; MSc required).-At least 5 years of experience in poultry feed formulation in a commercial poultry operation desired.-Must be highly motivated and self-directed towards delivering excellence-Able to function in a highly competitive and fast-paced environment.- Must have excellent people and communication skills which are essential when dealing with Live Operations teams/internal customers -Must have excellent analytical skills that will allow for analysis of vast amounts of data that leads to making decisions that maximize profits.-Willing to travel extensively, up to 40% at times, to complexes for which this role is responsible, internal meetings, and scientific conferences.Supervision and Accountability: -This position is remote and reports directly to the Head of Nutritional Services.