Head - Veterinary Services, Quality & Nutrition

Date: 5 Nov 2024

Country: Senegal

Function: Not Applicable

Sub-Function: Not Applicable

Olam Agri ~ A differentiated, and market leading global agri-business focused on high-growth end consumption markets.

Our food, feed, fibre, agri-industrials & ag-services capabilities span 30+ countries, and we participate in global food and agri-trade flows, working with farmers and customers to connect local origins and global destinations. With a global origination footprint and processing capabilities, we transform food, feed and fibre to create value for customers and enable farming communities to prosper 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 Senegal IFP (Integrated Feed & Proteins) Veterinary Services, Quality and Nutrition strategy.

Key Deliverables

Design and implement ‘Veterinary Services to Poultry/Ruminant farmers’ in Senegal for farmers’ engagement, training & consulting support.
Recruit, develop & lead the team of Veterinary service providers, Quality Team & Nutrition Team as per the mandate.
Implement and monitor the quality assurance policies and standards ;
As part of the Senegal IFP leadership team, work closely with other department heads, especially Sales & Production for achieving the Veterinary & Quality objectives.
Support technical and commercial team in providing information and services to customers ;
Maintain expertise in the nutritional trends, and keep up-to date with regulatory changes and feed safety ;
Define, organize and ensure the schedules of rounds and visits to farmers ;
Qualitative reporting for better monitoring of actions.

Requirements

The Holder of the position must have a solid relevant exposure to Animal Nutrition industry or be a Veterinary Doctor.
Be a senior executive with at least ten (10) years of experience in the field of animal production.
Fluent in French & English. Preferably Wolof also
Experience of providing Veterinary Services to farmers in Senegal Animal Nutrition industry.
Track record experience working in the animal feed milling industry (feed formulations and quality control) ;
Knowledgeable about the quality specifications of different raw materials, feed additives and premixes used in poultry and animal feeds ;
Knowledgeable about the quality control system used in the animal feed industry (NIR calibration, wet chemistry proximate analysis, mineral analysis, process control, and in-market quality)
Experienced in least cost feed formulations particularly poultry and cattle.
Ability to conduct research and R&D trials in a safe, ethical and reliable manner.

Olam is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, 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 in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.