Job description
Our client is a global food business operating in multiple countries and food-related sectors. As they continue to expand their global footprint, they now seek to recruit a Head of Nutrition & Veterinary to join the senior management team at the state-of-the-art facility in Abuja, Nigeria.
Key responsibilities include:
This will be a senior-level global hire. The person should have 15-25 years of experience working across various markets. Most of this experience should be in developing countries and exposure to Africa will be an advantage. Strong knowledge on the nutritional properties of all raw materials used in the feed industry, including alternate and local raw materials. Good knowledge of enzymes and micronutrients. Should have exposure to latest nutritional research in the developed world. The experience should primarily be in Poultry and Fish. If the person has a strong background in Poultry and limited experience Fish nutrition, it is acceptable, provided the person is a quick learner. Strong track record on delivering high-quality feed at optimal cost. Should have a good commercial acumen. Should have exposure to Breeder Feed formulation. He should have a good exposure to handle small to large poultry farmers (including integrated poultry companies). He will be required to develop and train a Veterinary Field Services team whose primary work will be to handle farmers problems, conduct small and large farmer group meetings, liaison with local & national poultry experts and associations. The position will be based at Abuja, Nigeria and will have 2 Nutritionists ( Poultry & Aqua), 2 QA Managers and 3 Regional Veterinary Heads (+12 field Vets) reporting to him/her. The team size will expand as more feed mills are added in Nigeria.
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