Company
Our client is founded by the Saudi government to bring all communities together and develop all sectors and fields with innovative solutions. They are currently looking for a Specialist, Fish Feed Production to be based in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of fish feed production.
Lead research and development initiatives for hatchery and marine diets development and continuous feed formulation and quality improvement, with a scientific approach.
Manage relationships with stakeholders including suppliers, customers, and regulatory bodies.
Drive innovation in fish feed production including novel raw materials, identifying, and capitalizing on opportunities for new product development.
Regular reporting of market conditions and outside factors that affect raw material and market trends that impact fish feed costs and performance.
Act as the company representative in joint ventures and strategic partnerships.
Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop effective strategies for product promotion and market growth.
Ensure compliance with all local, national, and international regulations related to animal feed production.
Develop and implement training programs for staff to enhance skills and promote safety.
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the feed production department.
Work closely with Quality Assurance, fish health and biosecurity teams to ensure the highest quality, animal welfare and fish nutrition standards for all products.

Qualification & Requirements:

Master degree in Animal Nutrition, Aquaculture, or a related field. PhD would be highly desirable.
Minimum of 10 years' experience in animal feed production and development.
Proven experience in research and development within the aquaculture industry.
Strong knowledge of feed formulation and diet development for various species of fish.
Good knowledge in extruding technologies, marine feed ingredients and quality.
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
Excellent understanding of local, national, and international regulations related to animal feed production.
Proficiency in using advanced technologies and software in feed production.
Strong knowledge of aquatic animal nutrition, ingredients, production technologies and diet formulation.
Strong knowledge of marine aquaculture industry trends and challenges.
Proven track record in managing and leading high-performance teams.
Experience with stakeholder management and strategic partnerships.
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation in product development.
Proficiency in regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and statistical abilities and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Fluent in English (fluency or working knowledge in Arabic is a plus).

Fish Feed Production Specialist