Director, Technical Services - Pet Nutrition

Description

Why Join the Rangen Group?

As a newly formed independent global company with a 100-year legacy, we are poised for significant growth and opportunity. You will play a role in shaping our future, strengthening customer trust, and unlocking unlimited growth potential. We are a safety-first organization, and we make our customers and employees priority.

The formal job description is below but first let me ask you a few questions:

• Are you looking to build your career with a rapidly growing pet, livestock & aquaculture nutrient manufacturer where your ideas and contributions can make a real impact from day one? We are a proud American Manufacturer.
• Do you want endless growth opportunities, clear career pathways, and the chance to advance as the company continues to expand? We offer attractive market wages and top tier benefits!
• Are you excited by joining a business on a fast track to becoming an employer of choice, where innovation and ambition are encouraged?
• Would you value working in an environment where passion for quality products, and continuous improvement drive everything we do?
• Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team? You will have full exposure to management and senior leadership!

If this sounds like a place that motivates you, we welcome you to apply! With our new leadership team onboard, we are reshaping the landscape and invite you to join an exciting ground floor opportunity. You will help us shape our future.

Position Summary
The Director of Technical Services will lead customer-facing research and technical support teams to drive growth across the Rangen Pet Nutrition ingredient portfolio. This position bridges science and commerce — driving a talented team translating data-driven insights into applied solutions that solve real-world customer challenges. 

The ideal candidate will be both technically sound and intellectually curious — someone who thrives on leading teams-building relationships, learning new technologies and ingredient applications. From antioxidants that protect product shelf-life, to functional ingredients that enhance health and palatability, to upcycled commodities and sustainable nutrition concepts — this role leads and drives the technical service strategy for Rangen Pet Nutrition customers and commercial teams. 

A Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role:

• Lead team driving customer-driven research, validation trials, and product applications to address formulation, stability, and performance challenges across species and product categories. 
• Designing and owning an overall R&D strategy and budget that aligns to customer needs and long-term R&D initiatives. 
• Drive strategy as a technical liaison between customers, sales, and marketing — translating complex scientific concepts into actionable solutions and clear value propositions. 
• Develop and deliver technical training, presentations, and data-based materials that elevate the Rangen Pet Nutrition technical brand and support customer engagement. 
• Collaborate across the Pet Nutrition business to ensure product consistency, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing excellence. 
• Represent Rangen Pet Nutrition at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer meetings, communicating product advantages and emerging trends in pet and animal nutrition. 
• Maintain expertise across antioxidants, functional ingredients, premixes, and yeast-based nutrition while staying abreast of evolving science and regulations in the feed and pet sectors. 
• Identify and pursue emerging opportunities within the pet nutrition space — whether through new ingredient applications, evolving customer needs, or adjacent market segments — contributing to the strategic growth of the Rangen Pet Nutrition business unit.

Requirements

What you Bring to the Role:

• B.S. in Animal Science, Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline, M.S. or PhD preferred. 
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the industry (livestock and/or companion animal) with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading technical services or innovation teams. 
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate technical data effectively to both scientific and commercial audiences. 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; able to balance multiple projects and customer priorities. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across diverse stakeholders. 
• Experience building and managing R&D and innovation budgets. 
• A collaborative, self-motivated professional who combines scientific curiosity with a drive for business growth.
• Familiarity with quick problem-solving expertise in customer-facing role.

Success in This Role Looks Like:

The successful candidate will bring leadership, depth and versatility — grounded in science but energized by customer interaction. They will be passionate about leading a strong team, learning, adaptable across ingredient categories, and motivated by helping customers solve complex technical challenges. Above all, they will embody Rangen’s commitment to science, service, and sustainable growth in every conversation, presentation, and partnership. 

Rangen, LLC Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Rangen, LLC considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. We invite you to join our diverse & growing team.