Job Description:

Skretting Aquaculture Innovation is strengthening it’s Global Formulation Team and is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Global Formulation Specialist to drive excellence and innovation in formulating aquatic diets. This key role involves developing and implementing optimized, cost-effective feed formulations for diverse aquatic species worldwide.

The successful candidate will apply technical expertise and leadership skills to foster collaboration and establish best practices across Skretting’s global formulation network. Acting as a bridge between global procurement, R&D and Innovation, and local formulation teams, the Global Formulation Specialist will play a critical role in enhancing formulation standards, supporting research initiatives, and advancing sustainable practices within Skretting’s operations.

While some experience in formulation is necessary , we prioritize candidates who embody our core values and demonstrate the potential to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 

You will report to the Global Formulation Manager, and be located at our headquarters in Stavanger, Norway. 

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as a global key user, supporting design and maintenance of the Skretting formulation Bestmix environment. Build trust and drive formulation excellence through collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Act as a primary technical resource for Operating Companies (Opco’s), and ensure we transfer formulation knowledge and best practices across our operations.

• Formulate trial diets to support fish and shrimp nutrition research studies and ensure close communication and collaboration with the R&D department.

• Connect global procurement with local formulation teams to assess new raw material opportunities, and partner with the sustainability team on eco-friendly formulation initiatives.

• Coordinate the global formulation network and organize formulators' meetings.

• Participate in formulation audits and cost-optimization exercises.

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures within Skretting’s Quality Management System (1QM).

What we ask:

• MSc degree in Biology, Nutrition or similar area.

• Experience with Bestmix, or other formulation software.

• Knowledge of feed formulation principles, and a minimum of 2 years of experience from a role within the aquaculture or animal feed industry

• Experience in commercial formulation, research or product development is an advantage, but not a requirement.  

What you bring:

We believe you’ll thrive and succeed best with us if you enjoy working in a dynamic and international environment, where innovative thoughts and solutions are welcomed. You set stakeholder priorities first and have a service-oriented and proactive mindset.

You are a team player who pays close attention to detail and are always ready to find good solutions to challenges. You’re open to new ideas and willing to question current practices to improve how we work. You have a good understanding of how to identify risks and opportunities in formulation and are focused on making sure our systems stay up to date and useful for the future. You can prioritize tasks effectively and enjoy working cross functional.

What we can offer:

Working for Skretting means working in an international environment with lots of development opportunities. Our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Integrity, Passion and Curiosity are important to us, and our culture is strongly characterized by them. In this role you will be close to the core of what we do; innovation and be able to gain valuable insights into our business. We offer challenging tasks that allow you to grow professionally, competitive terms, a good pension and insurance scheme and a strong innovative and inclusive culture.  We encourage and support extracurricular sport, health and cultural activities. We have a good diversity of nationalities, ages and professional backgrounds and have several social activities that are driven forward by our own employees and our social committee.

Some international travel to be expected.

For detailed information about this position, please contact Samuel Eggington, Global Formulations Manager ([email protected]) or Stine Lerstøl, HR Advisor ([email protected]).

Application deadline: 05.12.2024, but we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we will review applications continuously.

Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Skretting 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. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.