Job Description

We are seeking a Lab Network Manager, that will lead and optimize the activities of five Trouw labs (Netherland, Spain, UK, Canada, and Brazil) within our organization. Your primary focus will be on fostering a cohesive and efficient network by overseeing the managers and teams of these laboratories as a coordinated entity. By coordinating their competences and synchronizing their activities with Trouw Nutrition's commercial and innovation endeavors, you will ensure that our network of laboratories delivers on the Strategy/Value Proposition defined by the TN VP Global Innovation.  

 
About The Role: Driving Laboratory Efficiency and Excellence

Responsibilities: 

• Successfully integration of services, resources, standardization and capabilities of the five major laboratories into a unified Trouw Nutrition laboratory team. 
• Drive overall knowledge-sharing and enhanced performance of the One Trouw Nutrition laboratory team. Measured by improved customer service, satisfaction, improved agility, and optimized costs. 
• Provide strategic decisions for network and footprint optimization resulting in improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 
• Foster a culture of collaboration and high emotional intelligence among lab managers using innovation to eliminate non-value add processes, activities and waste.
• Ensure lean manufacturing aligns with high-quality standards through effective quality assurance and control processes. 

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food/Feed Science, or related fields. 
• 4-5 years of Senior Leadership experience -managing and optimizing complex teams and personalities.
• 3-5 years of Lean Process Optimization and Lean Transformation experience
• Role is located in Amersfoort, Netherlands- 50% international travel is required: (Netherlands, Spain, UK, Canada, and Brazil)
• Proficiency in stakeholder and change management, project management, and budget control. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with adaptability and flexibility. 
• Proven capability to deliver measurable results, driving quality assurance and innovation within the laboratory network. 

Why you Will Love Working with Us:

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

Local Benefits:

• We will offer you a fulltime onsite position, 40 hours per week;    
• Competitive remuneration package with a good pension scheme;    
• You will get 30 vacation days, with the possibility to sell or purchase a limited number of days;    
• You will have the opportunity to grow within Nutreco and SHV Group;    
• Flexible work environment with option to work from home several days per week.      

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate's experience and will review your application within five (5) business days. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. We thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!