Olam Agri ~ A differentiated, market-leading global agribusiness focused on high-growth end-consumer markets.
Our capabilities in food, feed, fiber, agribusiness and agricultural services extend to more than 30 countries and we participate in global trade flows of food and agricultural products, working with farmers and customers to connect local origins with global destinations. With an original footprint and global processing capabilities, we transform food, feed and fiber to create value for customers and enable agricultural communities to thrive sustainably, to meet the changing consumption, food security and sustainability needs shaping the global food and agricultural landscape.
job description
The definition, implementation and management of the strategy of Veterinary Services, Quality and Nutrition of the PAI (Integrated Food and Protein Products) of Senegal.
Main deliverables
- Design and implement “Veterinary Services for Poultry/Ruminant Farmers” in Senegal for farmer engagement, training and advisory support.
- Recruit, develop and lead the team of veterinary service providers, the quality team and the nutrition team according to the mandate.
- Implement and monitor quality assurance policies and standards;
- As a member of the IFP Senegal management team, work closely with other department heads, particularly sales and production to achieve veterinary and quality objectives.
- Support the technical and sales team in providing information and services to customers;
- Maintain expertise in nutritional trends and stay abreast of regulatory changes and pet food safety;
- Define, organize and ensure schedules for tours and visits to farmers;
- Qualitative reporting for better monitoring of actions.
Requirements
- The post holder must have solid relevant experience in the animal nutrition sector or be a veterinary doctor.
- Be a senior manager with at least ten (10) years of experience in the field of animal production.
- Fluent in French and English. Preferably Wolof as well
- Experience providing veterinary services to farmers in the animal nutrition sector in Senegal.
- Proven experience in the animal feed manufacturing sector (feed formulations and quality control);
- Knowledge of the quality specifications of different raw materials, feed additives and premixes used in poultry and animal feed;
- Knowledge of quality control system used in the feed industry (NIR calibration, wet chemistry proximity analysis, mineral analysis, process control and market quality);
- Experienced in lower cost feed formulations, particularly for poultry and livestock;
- Ability to conduct research and R&D trials in a safe, ethical and reliable manner.
Olam is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants are requested to complete all required steps of the application process, including providing a CV in order to be considered for open positions.
