Quality Assurance & Regulatory Manager

Nutreco is a part of the SHV family of companies whose purpose is the courage to care for generations to come. Our solutions go beyond nutrition, we provide best-in-class advice and technology to help our customers produce more sustainable food to feed the world's growing population. Feeding the Future goes beyond a purpose, it’s our passion, and we are dedicated to working across the value chain to make it happen. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Nutreco is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager (0.8 FTE, 4 days per week) to oversee and strengthen quality processes for the MEA Export business (Aquaculture and Trouw Nutrition). This role ensures compliance with Nutreco’s internal quality standard (Nutrace), international certifications (FSSC22000, GMP+, FCA, ISO22000), and local regulations. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities, maintaining business continuity, and supporting customers with quality and regulatory challenges. The role combines quality systems oversight, regulatory management, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure zero disruption in business processes while driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the MEA Export Quality Plan aligned with Nutreco’s global and business unit strategies.

Establish, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with Nutrace, certification schemes, and customer requirements.

Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards through internal audits, supplier audits, and regular compliance assessments.

Manage quality assurance systems and lead certification projects to meet global and customer-specific quality standards.

Handle customer complaints, incidents, and non-conformances using structured root cause analysis and preventive actions.

Act as the primary quality contact for customers, providing documentation and technical support.

Train internal teams on FSQ topics and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

Master’s degree in animal science, Quality Management, or related field.

Minimum 5+ years of experience in quality assurance and/or regulatory management within animal nutrition/feed or related industries.

Strong knowledge of quality systems, certification standards (ISO22000, GMP+, FSSC22000, FCA), and regulatory frameworks.

Proven ability to manage audits, complaints handling, and continuous improvement programs.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to engage internal teams, customers, and regulators effectively.

Ability to work under pressure with agility and attention to detail; assertive yet collaborative approach.

Fluent in English; additional languages (French/Arabic) are an advantage given MEA region coverage.

Willingness to travel (~15%) within Africa and the Middle East.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a detail-oriented, resilient professional with a strong passion for quality assurance and continuous improvement. Quality is at the core of how you work, you bring deep technical expertise, a structured approach, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards. While regulatory knowledge is a plus, your primary strength lies in ensuring robust quality systems that support business growth.

Global Benefits:

A 0.8 FTE position in an international, dynamic environment.

Competitive remuneration package, good pension scheme, and vacation days with flexibility.

Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.

A flexible work environment with the option to work from home.

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate's experience and would like to respond within five (5) business days. The hiring process typically takes 4-6 weeks. For more information, please contact Eniola Apara at . We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production.

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

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