The target location for this role is Land O’Lakes Corporate Headquarters in Arden Hills, MN, however this position can be remote (virtual) and located anywhere in the USA
The manager role oversees a team of formulators and nutrition professionals responsible for delivering high quality custom premixes and feed additive formulations for internal and external customers. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in all formulation activities, leads capability development within the team, and strengthens cross functional collaboration. The manager will guide the team in supporting Nutra Blend’s strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and providing technical leadership across sales, quality, procurement, and manufacturing functions.
% of Total Job - Duty or Area of Responsibility
40%
Team Leadership & Talent Development - Lead, coach, and develop a team of formulation and nutrition
professionals. Establish clear performance expectations, support career progression, and build technical
and leadership capability across the team. Provide direction for work prioritization, issue escalation, and
professional development aligned to Nutra Blend strategic goals.
30%
Oversight of Formulation, Labeling & Technical Accuracy- Ensure team execution of accurate, compliant
formulas and labels for new, revised, and existing products across multiple species. Validate product
specifications, manufacturing feasibility, and regulatory alignment. Oversee timely customer
communication and ensure the team delivers effective, solution-oriented support.
15%
Strategic Alignment & Cross Functional Partnership Drive - alignment between formulation operations
and Nutra Blend strategic initiatives. Partner with sales, procurement, manufacturing, and quality to
support business growth, innovation opportunities, supply optimization, and cross functional problem
solving. Champion process improvements and digital enhancements that strengthen formulation accuracy
and workflow efficiency.
10%
Systems, Rework Strategies & Cost Optimization - Guide team application of formulation tools to capture
savings, evaluate rework usage, assess ingredient alternatives, and ensure the business is aligned with
SLT and procurement direction. Support continuous system improvement and change management
related to formulation platforms.
5%
Product Movement & Facility Alignment - Oversee team responsibilities related to product setup and
movement across Nutra Blend facilities. Ensure consistent quality and accuracy regardless of
manufacturing location. Maintain standardization of processes and documentation.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (4-year) in Agriculture, Animal Science or a related field with a minimum of 8-10 years’ experience managing a team of nutritionists and/or feed formulators. Related formulation experience and related software experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's or Ph.D. degree in Animal Nutrition with a minimum of 5 years experience managing a team of nutritionists and/or feed formulators. Related formulation experience and related software experience required.
5+ years experience in premix formulation, species specific nutrition, regulatory standards, and manufacturing capabilities
Proven people leadership experience
Demonstrated success in coaching/developing technical talent
Strong cross functional communication and collaboration skills
Experience with formulation systems and ingredient evaluation tools
Additional Comments:
Experience leading technical teams and driving strategic initiatives strongly preferred.
Knowledge of premix formulation and multi plant operations is a plus.
The salary range for this role is $123,920 - $185,880. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.
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