Nutrition & Formulation Manager

Nutrition & Formulation Manager
The target location for this role is Land O'Lakes Corporate Headquarters in Arden Hills, MN, however this position can be remote (virtual) and located anywhere in the USA

The manager role oversees a team of formulators and nutrition professionals responsible for delivering high quality custom premixes and feed additive formulations for internal and external customers.

This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in all formulation activities, leads capability development within the team, and strengthens cross functional collaboration.

The manager will guide the team in supporting Nutra Blend's strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and providing technical leadership across sales, quality, procurement, and manufacturing functions.

% of Total Job - Duty or Area of Responsibility

40%
Team Leadership & Talent Development - Lead, coach, and develop a team of formulation and nutrition
professionals.

Establish clear performance expectations, support career progression, and build technical
and leadership capability across the team.

Provide direction for work prioritization, issue escalation, and
professional development aligned to Nutra Blend strategic goals.

30%
Oversight of Formulation, Labeling & Technical Accuracy- Ensure team execution of accurate, compliant
formulas and labels for new, revised, and existing products across multiple species.

Validate product
specifications, manufacturing feasibility, and regulatory alignment.

Oversee timely customer
communication and ensure the team delivers effective, solution-oriented support.

15%
Strategic Alignment & Cross Functional Partnership Drive - alignment between formulation operations
and Nutra Blend strategic initiatives.

Partner with sales, procurement, manufacturing, and quality to
support business growth, innovation opportunities, supply optimization, and cross functional problem
solving.

Champion process improvements and digital enhancements that strengthen formulation accuracy
and workflow efficiency.

10%
Systems, Rework Strategies & Cost Optimization - Guide team application of formulation tools to capture
savings, evaluate rework usage, assess ingredient alternatives, and ensure the business is aligned with
SLT and procurement direction.

Support continuous system improvement and change management
related to formulation platforms.

5%
Product Movement & Facility Alignment - Oversee team responsibilities related to product setup and
movement across Nutra Blend facilities.

Ensure consistent quality and accuracy regardless of
manufacturing location.

Maintain standardization of processes and documentation.

Required Qualifications:


* Bachelor's degree (4-year) in Agriculture, Animal Science or a related field with a minimum of 8-10 years experience


* managing a team of nutritionists and/or feed formulators.

Related formulation experience and related software experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:


* Master's or Ph.D.

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