Agricultural Engineer

Description

Job Summary: Coordinate with associated livestock farmers/producers, provide technical advisory services to meet quality standards, verify sanitary and animal welfare requirements, and plan supply. Key Responsibilities: 1. Coordination and advisory services to livestock farmers/producers 2. Ensuring quality and traceability of meat products 3. Supply planning and sustainability Duties and Responsibilities 1\. Supplier and producer management \- Coordinate with associated livestock farmers/producers on contract monitoring, animal health, and supply planning \- Provide technical advisory services to producers to meet quality standards required by the plant and markets \- Evaluate farm/supplier performance and promote good practices 2\. Traceability and quality at origin \- Verify that livestock/cattle meet sanitary, animal welfare, and export regulatory requirements \- Monitor food safety compliance from farm to plant entry \- Manage certifications, movement permits, and documentation 3\. Supply and planning \- Plan harvests/slaughters in coordination with production to ensure consistent raw material supply \- Analyze supply, pricing, seasonality, and availability to guide procurement decisions 4\. Sustainability and extension \- Support producers on topics including animal nutrition, pasture management, environmental management, and waste handling \- Promote continuous improvement programs on farms to enhance productivity and quality Education: * Completed university-level technical degree (Desirable) Experience: * Quality control: 1 year (Desirable) Willingness to travel: * 50% (Desirable) Work location: On-site employment