Formulator/Nutritionist

Land O'Lakes • Arden Hills, MN

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Formulator/Nutritionist is responsible for implementing and supporting the formulation of custom premixes and feed additives for both internal and external customers. Formulation includes creating formulas to specification, creating and maintaining labels, and evaluating the use of rework or alternative ingredients. In addition, this position will also provide technical support for Nutra Blend across multiple departments including sales and customers, manufacturing, and quality. Collaborating cross functionally and maintaining a professional interface between the customer and the business is essential for success in this role. 50% of Total Job: Manage new, revised, and current products, with a large focus being swine and poultry formulas, using formulation and nutrition expertise. Product specifications must be met and in conjunction, ensure the product is adhering to manufacturing capabilities at each plant location. Timely response to our customers is important to communicate and troubleshoot formula details, address problems with effective solutions, and accurate product set up. In addition, create and maintain feed labels in compliance with FDA, state, and business requirements. 20% of Total Job: Provide technical support across multiple departments including our customers. 20% of Total Job: Rework formulation. Formulation system support. Ability to utilize existing formulation tools to recognize, track and capture savings opportunities that are aligned with the direction of the SLT and/or procurement team. 10% of Total Job: Manage product movement/extensions across Nutra Blend facilities. Ensure that each product is set up correctly, maintaining the standard of quality no matter which facility it is manufactured at.

Requirements

• 4 yr. degree in Agriculture (Animal Science or related field of study preferred).
• 5 years of nutritional experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• A Masters degree in animal nutrition is preferred; however, experience may offset the need.
• Related formulation experience and related software experience highly desired.
• Knowledge of premix formulation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage new, revised, and current products, with a large focus being swine and poultry formulas, using formulation and nutrition expertise.
• Ensure product specifications are met and adhere to manufacturing capabilities at each plant location.
• Communicate and troubleshoot formula details, address problems with effective solutions, and ensure accurate product set up.
• Create and maintain feed labels in compliance with FDA, state, and business requirements.
• Provide technical support across multiple departments including customers.
• Rework formulation.
• Formulation system support.
• Utilize existing formulation tools to recognize, track and capture savings opportunities.
• Manage product movement/extensions across Nutra Blend facilities.
• Ensure that each product is set up correctly, maintaining the standard of quality no matter which facility it is manufactured at.

Benefits

• Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources.
• Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees