Quality Manager Nutreco Exploration (NutEx)

Job Description:

Nutreco Exploration Group (NutEx), established in 2021, is dedicated to developing revolutionary ideas and turning them into exclusive ingredients that directly meet our business needs. Focusing on the fields of phytotechnology and microbiome technology, NutEx is poised to reshape the landscape of functional feeds and feed additives.

As a key team within Nutreco, NutEx has a clear role in developing new, patented ingredients tailored for application within our businesses. NutEx brings expertise and innovative methodologies, paving the way for unprecedented solutions in a complex environment. By joining NutEx, you play an important role in shaping the future of ultra-specialties. 

About The Role
At Nutreco Switzerland GmbH (NCH), we’re building the foundation for NutEx’s Global Supply Point for PhytoComplexes, part of our “Nutreco’s Garden of The Future”. With the launch of our first commercial products on the horizon, we’re looking for a dynamic Quality Manager to drive our quality systems forward.

As the Quality Manager for NutEx, based in Arbon (TG), Switzerland, you’ll be instrumental in shaping and elevating the quality function within NutEx/Phytotechnology. You will lead with impact, ensuring that our quality standards not only meet but exceed the global expectations of Nutreco. 

This is your chance to own and enhance our quality system from the ground up, setting the stage for long-term success and sustainability in a rapidly evolving sector. You will actively collaborate across departments and functions, driving excellence and innovation at every step.
You’ll report directly to the Business Operations Manager at NCH, with a functional link to the Global Quality Director at Nutreco.

Responsibilities

• You will collaborate with key leaders such as the Upstream Manager, Discovery Director, Plant Production Group, and Supply Chain Manager to ensure end-to-end Feed to Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) compliance across all phases — from development to production.

• Align NutEx with Nutreco’s global quality standards (e.g. Nutrace), ensuring that every product meets rigorous international standards. You’ll play a pivotal role in connecting NutEx to Nutreco’s global quality network, leveraging shared expertise and best practices.

• Be the face of NutEx for external certification bodies and regulatory authorities, ensuring all certifications are maintained and achieved with excellence. You’ll also support the product development team in designing world-class product specifications.

• As NutEx grows, so will your responsibilities. This role will evolve, giving you the opportunity to lead the quality function of tomorrow in a rapidly developing industry.

Skills and Expertise 
Qualifications: 

• A master’s degree in food science, biology, chemistry, or a related field.

• Several years of relevant experience, preferably in quality roles in the feed, food or pharma industry.

• Knowledge of food and feed safety regulations.

• Knowledge of quality management systems and certification schemes.

• Experience with/exposure to EU based quality landscape (EFSA)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, German speaking as a plus

• English, fluent proficiency in verbal and written

• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

Expectation from Role:
Your impact will be measured by your ability to deliver superior safety and quality standards, efficiently manage certifications, and foster strong collaborations across the business. Ultimately, success in this role means you’ll have built a robust and scalable quality system that positions NutEx as a leader in PhytoComplexes within Nutreco and the global market.
 

What we ask
The ideal Quality Manager for NutEx is a forward-thinking professional who thrives on building and optimizing quality systems from the ground up. You excel at problem-solving, balancing the big-picture with attention to detail, and driving collaboration across teams. Adaptable and calm under pressure, you embrace change and ensure seamless communication with all stakeholders. You foster strong relationships and inspire trust. Most importantly, you take ownership, delivering results that meet our high standards of quality and safety.

Global Benefits:

• We offer you a fulltime position, 40 hours per week,

• Competitive remuneration package with a good pension scheme,

• You will get 25 vacation days, with the possibility to sell or purchase a limited number of days,

• Opportunity for business travel around the globe,

• On-site presence in Arbon, Thurgau in Switzerland is mandatory for close collaboration with the team, 

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning platform and we highly promote/create opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An informal global working environment with great colleagues.

Next Steps: 
We value a seamless candidate experience and would like to respond within five (5) business days . The hiring process typically takes 4-6 weeks. For more information, please contact Jeffrey Duyzer (Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA) at [email protected] . We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production.

Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

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