Feed formulation, Manufacturing | Poultry and Swine | Permanent | Commercial Expertise | Senior Leadership
- Sydney based or potential for remote from East coast
- Solid commercial acumen to drive customer success
- Key member of the Senior Leadership Team
Are you a passionate and experienced leader in monogastric animal nutrition looking to make a tangible impact? Join as the Technical & Nutrition Manager, where you will spearhead innovation in poultry and swine feeding programs, deliver expert nutritional solutions, and collaborate closely with commercial teams to drive customer success. This pivotal senior leadership role combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial insight and people leadership to optimize performance, profitability, sustainability, and animal welfare across the feed programs. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will help shape the strategic direction while strengthening customer relationships and elevating our market presence.
Required Skills- Expertise in monogastric nutrition, including nutrient analysis, precision feeding, and feed formulation
- Proven ability to design innovative feeding programs for poultry and swine
- Strong capability in assessing novel ingredients and feed additives for health and performance benefits
- Clear, effective communicator able to present complex technical information to varied audiences
- Track record of delivering customer-focused technical support, training, and advisory services
- Commercial acumen with experience in financial modeling, margin analysis, and market‑driven decision‑making
- Leadership experience in coaching and developing high‑performing technical teams
- Proficient in quality control, regulatory compliance, and feed mill GMP practices
- Willing to travel regularly for customer support, field work, and industry event
Nice to Have Skills- Experience with feed formulation software, eg Bestmix
- Understanding of feed mill operations, cost modeling, and supply chain economics
- Advanced data analysis capabilities including interpreting trial and production data
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
Preferred Education and Experience- MSc or PhD in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Monogastric Nutrition, or related field
- Industry experience in monogastric nutrition research, technical support, feed formulation, or commercial nutrition roles
- Proven track record in supporting sales teams and advising producers, nutritionists, and veterinarians in monogastric nutrition
Other Requirements- Ability and willingness to travel frequently for customer support, training, and industry engagements
- Commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulatory standards, sustainability practices, and industry trends
If you are ready to leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills in a dynamic environment that values innovation and customer success, we encourage you to apply today and drive excellence.
Culture/Benefits
- Full time permanent role.
- The role is ideally based in Sydney, though interstate candidates will be considered, with travel to Sydney required during manufacturing trials.
How to Apply
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Susan on susan.macleod@evolvescientific.com.au
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