Premix Formulation Expert - Pet Food

Premix Formulation Expert - Pet Food

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Haag am Hausruck, Austria

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulate premixes for pet food premix EMEA blend plant, including modification of existing formulations.
• Support the transfer of pet food premix formulations between blend plants.
• Translate customer requirements into the premix production process while ensuring regulatory compliance and integrity.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and support premix plant operations.
• Develop and approve ingredient specifications and new ingredients.
• Support compliance initiatives related to safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Assist with account management, including premix training, samples production, competitive evaluations, and nutritional services.

YOU BRING

• Master of Science degree, preferably in Animal Nutrition with a specialisation in Pet Nutrition.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in premix formulation or pet food formulation.
• Experience in the pet food industry including ingredient quality is required.
• Strong knowledge of formulation software (BESTMIX, SAP formulation tools, BRILL).
• Good knowledge of EU feed regulations and be able to apply them to premix use and labelling.
• Knowledge of ISO, HAACP and cGMP.
• Knowledge of feed ingredients and companion animal nutrition.
• Understanding of micronutrients and their application in pet nutrition and knowledge of complete feed requirements for pets.
• Experience of Microsoft Office programmes including Excel.
• Experience of SAP is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to interpret analytical test results.
• Working knowledge of Operations Management System and HSE requirements.
• Good knowledge of English and good communication skills.

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