Manager of Ruminant Nutrition

Job Description

**Manager of Ruminant Nutrition**

# Parrish & Heimbecker

Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Manager of Ruminant Nutrition for our New-Life Mills division based in Cambridge, ON.

# P&H New Life Mills

New-Life Mills is a Canadian-owned manufacturer of livestock nutrition since 1964. With five production facilities and a dedicated team of experts in species management, nutrition and production, our commitment to the best possible inputs, feed, and services for; broiler chickens, eggs, turkey, beef, dairy, small ruminants and swine, is the driving force behind our success.

Company-owned poultry farms facilitate responsible nutrition and species management research, and a strict quality assurance/ quality control program supports our FeedAssure certification. We believe that what we put into the feed helps livestock get more out of the feed – proven nutrition for a more profitable performing animal.

# Benefits

Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include:

- Learning and Development Programs
- Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP Matching
- Wellness Program
- Company Events

# Your Role

As Manager of Ruminant Nutrition, you will oversee nutritional management strategies for ruminant livestock to optimize health, productivity, and profitability. This leadership role combines technical expertise, research and development, and people management. You’ll guide feed programs, provide technical support, and lead a small team of nutritionists.

# Day to Day

- Oversee the development of innovative feed strategies, ration formulations, and forage quality assessments.
- Manage the Ruminant R&D team including project planning, budgeting, and reporting on trial results.
- Support SR&ED claim preparation and ensure timely project execution.
- Offer technical expertise for feed quality, formulation, and mill operations.
- Support sales through farm visits, tools, templates, and ration formulation programs (AMTS/NDS/FBM).
- Deliver training, workshops, presentations, and technical bulletins for sales staff.
- Represent New-Life Mills on industry boards, at conferences, and events.
- Analyze performance data, feed line trends, and product strategies to drive improvements.
- Supervise and mentor a team of ruminant nutritionists (1–2 direct reports).
- Provide career development, training, recruitment, and performance management support.

# Required Qualifications

- MSc or PhD in Animal Science, Nutrition, or Bioscience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in ruminant nutrition.
- At least 2 years of leadership or staff management experience.
- Ability to travel independently to mills, farms, and industry events.
- Strong knowledge of the ruminant industry and nutrition trends.
- Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and business acumen.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ration formulation programs (AMTS/NDS).

# Work and grow with a family-owned company.

Join our team with Purpose & History! P&H’s roots go back over 115 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.

With over 70 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.

To apply and learn more visit us at www.pandhcareers.com

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

*P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.*

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