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Specialist Research and Development Pet Food (f/m/d)

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For over 80 years, at ERBACHER the food family we have been developing innovative solutions in animal nutrition for livestock and pets, as well as producing high-quality food, made possible by the dedication of our teams in Germany, Ukraine, Tanzania, and Poland.

Step by step, we turn ideas into innovations that have a real impact on everyday life, and every project is based on collaboration, mutual respect, and commitment. At ERBACHER the food family, we believe in a good tomorrow… and we create it.

We are looking for people who want to create a good tomorrow together with us.

Responsibilities


  • Creation of declarations and specification for pet food.
  • Recipe adjustment and development: considering nutritional requirements as well as the as the requirements of internal and external customers, formulation costs, risk management requirements, producibility. Ensuring quality, incl. palatability, and digestibility.
  • Collaboration on ensuring production at the R&D interface in day-to-day business; optimising dry cat and dry dog food recipes.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legal and quality standards: responsibility for the accuracy of claims, declaration, and specification according to legal requirements as well as industry guidelines (e.g. FEDIAF).
  • Supervision of test productions.
  • Introduction and implementation of cost-saving projects in cooperation with the interfaces.
  • Complaints management: root cause analysis and identification of corrective actions in cooperation with the team/interfaces; complaints processing category animal (3rd level).
  • Assessment of raw material deliveries and produced goods regarding quality in cooperation with QA.
  • R&D Nutrition: participation in (cross-functional) projects, e.g. launch projects, quality projects, cost-saving projects, etc.
  • 3rd level advice dog/cat.
  • Cooperation and conduction in trainings of employees and external partners in NT and abroad.

Expectations

  • Solid knowledge of animal nutrition, ideally with a focus on pet nutrition.
  • Knowledge of or interest in recipe/formulation development.
  • Attention to detail in preparing declarations and specifications. 
  • Willingness to engage with feed legislation and regulations.
  • Ability to collaborate with laboratory, production, sales, marketing, and international teams. 
  • Resilience when handling varying requirements and priorities. 
  • Very good English skills at approximately B2 - C1 level.
  • Experience in the pet or pet food industry is desirable, but rare and therefore not mandatory.

We offer

We focus on people, support the growth of talents, and create an environment where everyone can engage, bring in new ideas, and work in a spirit of collaboration.

So, what exactly can you expect with us?

  • A non-corporate atmosphere
  •  Holiday and Christmas bonus
  •  Children's packages and occasional gifts
  •  Attractive discounts on products (dry dog and cat food)
  •  LUX MED private medical care
  •  Group insurance and accident insurance
  •  Free foreign language learning
  •  MultiSport card
  •  And of course... fresh vegetables and fruits in the office ☺.

In addition, we offer:

  • Work (and team-building!) in an international environment, alongside experts from different countries, including Poland, Germany, Tanzania and Ukraine.
  • Continuous professional and personal development through dedicated training sessions and development programs.
  • An inspiring and supportive atmosphere, as well as friendly working conditions with access to modern tools and technologies that foster both growth and efficiency.

Sound interesting? Don't delay and apply today!

We are waiting for you at #erbacherthefoodfamily!


Josera Petfood Sp. z o.o.

ul. Leśna 37, 64-300 Paproć

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