Job Description

Why Join Us

Get ready to Own Quality as a Plant Quality Manager at Nutreco, part of the SHV family. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future drives positive change for generations to come. In this influential role, you’ll Own your expertise, Own your impact, and Own your growth.

What You’ll Do

As a key partner in shaping strategy across your plant, you will:

• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Nutreco’s Quality Management System (Nutrace) within the Plant.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations in the operating companies in scope.
• Build and develop a capable quality organization and foster a strong quality culture across functions.
• Identify, analyse, and drive continuous quality improvements across production and quality control processes.

You’ll collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Formulation, Innovation, and other cross-functional teams to:

• Drive quality performance improvements.
• Provide FSQ expertise in customer interactions.
• Support incident and crisis management when needed.

Who We’re Looking For

You are responsible, accountable, and ready to Own this role. You have the credibility to influence stakeholders at all levels and the leadership capability to inspire others. Ideally, you bring:

• Experience in quality roles within feed, food manufacturing, or supply chain environments.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of food/feed safety legislation and quality certification schemes.
• Proven experience leading quality management systems and driving continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a highly matrixed, multinational organization.

What You’ll Receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll join the SHV family—a diverse group of companies with a global footprint. You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary package
• Generous pension scheme
• 26 vacation days + flexibility
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development within Nutreco and SHV
• The support to thrive within our inclusive, international culture

How and Why to Find Out More

We offer a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose—one where you’ll feel proud of the impact you create every day in support of Feeding the Future. If you’re ready to Own your progress, your potential, and your career, we encourage you to apply.

We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.
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