Technical Manager

Technical ManagerAquacultureZhuhai, ChinaFull-timeWhy join usGet ready to Own your technical expertise as a Technical Manager at Skretting, a Nutreco company. As a global leader in aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this influential role as you Own your ideas, Own your direction and Own your success.Act as the technical leader of Aquaculture in China. Provide strategic and practice guidance in the operation of formulation, R&D, and technical work management for Skretting China. Representative of China for the global technical community for Skretting.What you’ll doTechnical Management:Develop, drive, and implement the Nutreco China strategies in the technical / formulation context.Lead, develop, and optimize formulation solutions with internal and external resources to ensure Skretting China’s competitive advantage in the formulation area.Collaborate with global, regional, and local teams to successfully transfer global know-how to local expertise and product in technical areas.Align with global development needs, complete the relevant technical tasks, and promote technical innovation.Make the annual planning and resource budget. Control the formulation of the company in accordance with corporate standards.Set the technical standard, quality standard, and portfolio for products. Comply with the feed regulations and the relevant government laws.Ensure the qualified raw materials and output of production are in line with the formulation design.R&D:Actively develops with their team and the Global Marketing portfolio managers in R&D/innovation portfolio.Acts as a delegated sponsor in R&D studies and Complies with the rules and guidelines of the Stage-Gate processAccountable for the R&D activities in the innovation portfolio and for the budget, planning, and quality of the output.Assures appropriate resources for the projects and keeps track of the progress. Be responsible for the in- and external progress reporting.Establish and maintain good relationships regarding techniques with government administration and the third-party R&D academy & institutes.Business Support:Investigate new market demand, new formulation, and raw materials. Customize feed and feeding technologies to fit the business opportunities.Support the sales team’s need for technical information, provide technical training and guidance to both the sales team and customers. Enhance the sales team’s understanding of the technology and strengthen their confidence.Who we're looking forWe're looking for a strategic leader who is accountable, collaborative, and ready to Own this role. You should have deep expertise in aquaculture nutrition, strong technical leadership, and the ability to translate global innovation into local impact.You'll also need:Master's or PhD in Aquaculture, Animal Science, or related fieldProven experience in technical management and formulation, with a track record of driving R&D/innovation portfolios from concept to implementation, ideally within a Stage-Gate or similar product development processDemonstrated people leadership, with strong project management, budget ownership, and cross-functional collaboration skillsFluency in English and Chinese, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilitiesWhat you'll receiveAs part of Nutreco, you'll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with a global footprint. Join us and you'll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You'll also benefit from the backing of one of the world's largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.In addition, you will receive:Competitive remuneration packageSupplementary medical insuranceAnnual leaves based on the local law and company leavesOpportunities for further learning and professional development within Nutreco and the broader SHV groupAn inclusive, international culture and a dynamic working environmentHow and why to find out moreWe can offer you a meaningful career where you'll take pride in the role you play every day in Feeding the Future. If you are interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential, and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible. #OwnIt