About Nutreco
Nutreco is a leading global animal nutrition company, dedicated to providing solutions that extend beyond mere nutrition. We partner with our customers to produce feed sustainably, addressing the needs of a growing global population.
In 2021, Nutreco launched the Nutreco Exploration (NutEx) group, focused on developing novel and proprietary ultra-specialty ingredients and fostering the creation of innovative functional feeds. NutEx engages in two key programs: phytotechnology and microtechnology to explore new ideas and transform them into exclusive ingredients.
Phytotechnology Program
As part of the phytotechnology program, Nutreco established the Competence Center for Medicinal Plant Solutions (Nutreco Garden of the Future, or NuGaFu). Nestled in Switzerland’s phytovalley near the Austrian and German borders, the Center boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities for developing PhytoComplexes used in the feed industry. This includes:
- Bioactivity modeling facilities
- Phytochemistry laboratory
- In vitro propagation laboratory
- Plant breeding greenhouse
- Medicinal plant exhibition garden
- Experimental field station for plant domestication work
The Center leverages an existing, global network of specialty plant growers to enhance its capabilities.
Job Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Plant Production and Supply Manager for Medicinal Plants in Animal Nutrition. Joining our NutEx team, you will be instrumental in all facets of the global commercial-scale production and supply of our PhytoComplexes.
Your Area of Responsibility:
- Cooperate closely with our Discovery Group on early assessments of plant material availability, cultivation prospects, and anticipated production costs of candidate species.
- Collaborate with our Plant Domestication Group to ensure seamless establishment of selected plant materials and effective implementation of production guidelines for commercial production.
- Work with our Upstream Group to guarantee timely supply of plant materials in required volumes.
- Oversee the quality and cost of production, ensuring compliance with specifications and adherence to previously agreed cost frameworks.
- Establish plant collection, cultivation, and processing procedures by utilizing in-house expertise from the Plant Domestication Group.
- Engage in commercial in vivo and in vitro propagation of selected proprietary plants, implementing in-house developed propagation procedures.
- Expand plant production globally, ensuring compliance with feed industry requirements related to safety and traceability while managing budget constraints.
- Drive continuous improvement in production quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Support and supervise contract growers, particularly during initial phases of field establishment, harvesting, and processing.
- Collaborate closely with the NutEx Ingredient Development Group.
- Engage with Nutreco’s Regulatory, Quality Assurance, and Procurement teams for support.
- Provide training for staff and business partners of Nutreco OpCos.
On-site presence is mandatory for effective collaboration, training, and networking with our grower and service provider networks.
What We Offer
At Nutreco, our mission is 'feeding the future.' In a world with limited natural resources, we strive to meet the rising food requirements of a growing population sustainably. Joining Nutreco means contributing to impactful work in an international, dynamic environment with complex and diverse challenges, along with opportunities for professional growth. Nutreco is part of the SHV Family, employing over 60,000 people worldwide.
Additional Benefits:
- A full-time position (40 hours per week)
- A competitive remuneration package with a robust pension scheme
- 25 vacation days, with options to buy or sell a limited number of days
- Opportunities for business travel to participate in global projects
- A flexible work environment
Who You Are
We seek a forward-thinking and innovative individual with a curious and inquisitive mind, passionate about exploring new ideas and technologies. You embrace unconventional problem-solving methods and thrive on pushing the boundaries of traditional research methodologies. Your ability to think creatively and adapt quickly to changing circumstances will be vital to our team's pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries.
What You Bring
- A PhD or master’s degree in Agronomy or Horticulture, with several years of relevant work experience.
- A strong background in specialty crop production and processing.
- Hands-on experience in scaling and diversifying plant production with a focus on sustainability.
- Extensive supply chain experience (transportation, import/export, customs, warehousing, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating across multiple teams and with growers in production countries.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in German is a plus.
- A high level of initiative, autonomy, reliability, and flexibility in managing multiple tasks and projects.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time to visit growers, production fields, and participate in collaborative meetings.
- This role will be based in Arbon, Switzerland; local labor conditions apply.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.