GRANOVIT AG is Switzerland’s leading private animal feed manufacturer. At our three locations in Gossau (SG), Kaiseraugst (AG) and Lucens (VD), we produce and distribute animal feed of the highest quality. Whether for farm animals, zoo animals, or our animal friends at home, GRANOVIT AG ensures the well-being of every animal with optimal feed. To support our sales force at any of our three locations, we are looking for a Formulator and Product Engineer 80-100%.
Formulator and Product Engineer (m/f/d) 80-100%
You and your background
- You have training in livestock science, animal nutrition, or a comparable qualification and have a strong affinity for the agricultural industry.
- Several years of professional experience in animal nutrition and feed formulation is an advantage.
- Experience in working with multiple production sites (multimix) and knowledge of formulation programs such as Allix, Bestmix, Format, Brill, or comparable systems are desirable.
- You are fluent at least in one of these 3 languages: English, German or French.
- You have strong social skills and enjoy working in a team and across departments.
- A structured, precise, and conscientious approach to work, as well as the ability to prioritize tasks sensibly, round off your profile.
Your tasks
- Development and optimization of feed formulations, taking into account species specific needs, operational possibilities, and economic efficiency
- Regular review and continuous development of the existing feed range
- Creation of new recipes for trials, product range items, and individual farm mixes
- Ensuring correct declarations in accordance with recipes and legal requirements.
- Revision, maintenance, and further development of the premix range (internal and external)
- Active organization, support, and implementation of test phases and market launches of new products
- Maintenance and further development of the Bestmix formulation software (price and matrix updates)
- Close cooperation with suppliers, including product evaluation
- Technical contact person for feeding and production-related questions for production, field service, technology, and customer service
- Definition, monitoring, and further development of quality parameters in cooperation with the quality, production, and purchasing departments
- Evaluation and documentation of trials with new products and additives
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What you can expect
We offer you an interesting, varied, and responsible role in which you can make a real difference. With us, you will also benefit from attractive employment conditions, above-average social benefits, professional equipment, and ongoing professional development.
Do you have any questions? Please call me, Janine Herren, Human Resources, on +41 61 816 16 38.
We look forward to receiving your application via the application form.