Head of Nutrition and Technical Services

Head of Nutrition and Technical Services REID Stockfeeds is a proudly family-owned business, delivering trusted feed solutions for over 40 years. Built on honesty, value for money and always creating the best quality feed for your healthy livestock. We are seeking a Head of Nutrition and Technical Services to join our Leadership Team Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Do you have a passion for animal nutrition and technical innovation? Ready to make an impact in the future of livestock feed as part of a reputable family business? If you're an expert in animal nutrition, particularly in ruminant nutrition, with a keen eye for balancing animal performance with economic efficiency, we want you. Why This Role? As our Head of Nutrition and Technical Services, you’ll play a key role in our mission to help animals thrive. You’ll design industry-leading, cost-effective livestock feed formulations, driving both performance and profitability. This is a high-impact position that influences design and ensures sustainability. Key Responsibilities Formulate with Precision: Design the best rations for different livestock species, with a focus on ruminant, but also oversees monogastric nutrition, balancing performance and cost. Collaboration: Lead projects and work alongside Commodities, Operations and Sales teams to create sustainable, high-quality products that exceed customer expectations. Data-Driven Excellence: Use IT systems, software and applications to create and utilise data and performance metrics to refine processes, boost efficiency, and continuously improve formulations. Drive Innovation: Lead the charge in developing innovative feed solutions and quality that set us apart from competitors and meets the evolving needs of the livestock industry. What skills and qualities you will have to be considered: Qualifications: Bachelor’s in animal nutrition, agricultural science, or related field. Advanced animal nutrition qualifications at PhD or Masters level highly desirable. Experience: At least 5 years in technical feed formulation, ideally in the stockfeed industry. Skills: Analytical, collaborative, and solution-focused mindset with a deep understanding of livestock nutrition and formulation software (Brill, Bestmix, Concept 5, Format etc.). Sustainability: A commitment to environmentally responsible ingredients and practices. Proven Project Management (Lean, Six sigma, EOS or agile) or any exposure to PM. IT Adaptability and proficient IT skills. Ability to collaborate and work across multiple departments and with key industry stakeholders. Ability to travel to regional sites and locations. Advanced animal nutrition and advanced technical skills in this area. Highly organised with Leadership experience as the role will have direct reports. Excellent communicator and team player. Quality Assurance experience. Why Join Us? Impact: Be at the forefront of the animal nutrition industry, designing solutions that directly improve the livelihood of animals and enhance business profitability. Growth: As part of the Leadership Team, your expertise will shape the future of the company, while you build the knowledge and mentor the next generation of sales experts. Culture: At Reid’s, we follow our GROW values which is at the heart of everything we do Growth, Reputation, Openness, and Wellbeing. Ready to Take the Lead? We’re committed to delivering results that help animals thrive and ensure sustainable practices for tomorrow. If you’re ready to make a real difference in animal nutrition, drive innovation, and work within a dedicated team that appreciates a fun team environment, apply today and help us shape the future of livestock feed #J-18808-Ljbffr