CD&D Tech Services Leader - Harvard, IL
Company: ADM
Location: Decatur
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description CD&D Tech Services Leader - Harvard, ILThis
is a full-time, exempt position.MAIN FUNCTION: The CD&D Tech
Services Leader will play a pivotal role in ensuring that
scientific innovations in pet nutrition are seamlessly integrated
into our production processes, upholding our commitment to quality,
safety, and efficiency. This individual will be responsible for
managing optimization, renovation, and innovation projects related
to the processing of soft chews, powders, bakery items, and
liquids. They will collaborate with diverse teams involved in the
development of pet food and treats. The successful candidate will
be required to work with scientists, operations, process
engineering, finance, and quality management personnel. This role
entails contributing to and enhancing the overall processing
knowledge and capability within the team. The person in this
position will assist in developing the skill sets of others,
transferring knowledge, and building relationships with customers
and team members, while also driving and adapting to
change.DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:Provide continuous hands-on
and technical support in pet food processing, focusing on
operational efficiency, safety, and quality compliance.Lead
initiatives to optimize, renovate, and innovate processing methods,
promoting the highest standards of quality and safety.Serve as the
technical backbone for operations and product development,
facilitating the integration of new pet nutrition advancements into
commercially viable products.Collaborate with product developers,
supporting the ideation and formulation of innovative products, and
refining processing techniques to enhance quality and
efficiency.Enhance processing methodologies, leveraging scientific
research to improve product quality and operational practices.Act
as a bridge between scientific research and operational
implementation, translating pet nutrition innovations into
production processes.Work with Operations, Quality, and Process
Engineering teams to uphold our quality commitment and foster the
development of cutting-edge pet food products.Maintain an in-depth
understanding of industry trends and processing technologies,
aiming for continuous operational and product improvement.Support
prototyping, development, and industrial trials, contributing to
the creation and refinement of product and processing
specifications.Provide technical support to customers, sales teams,
and internal divisions, including plant trials, troubleshooting,
and training.Collaborate with cross-functional teams on research
and customer projects, staying informed on trends, new technical
developments, and competitor activities.Build and maintain strong
customer relationships, supporting ADM's growth strategy
initiatives.REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:Bachelor's or
Master's degree in Engineering, Animal Sciences, Food Science with
a focus on processing technologies, or a closely related field. An
advanced degree (e.g., Master's, PhD) in one of these areas is
preferred.A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in the pet
food industry, emphasizing technical roles within manufacturing
environments. Experience in pet food processes (extrusion and
baking) is highly valued.Comprehensive knowledge of pet food
processing methods. A strong understanding of the intersection
between engineering, animal science, and operational excellence. An
understanding of animal nutrition is desirable.KEY SKILLS &
COMPETENCIES:Adaptable and Flexible - has the competence to be able
to adjust to new conditions, and the willingness to change or
compromiseAccountability - individual has an obligation and
willingness to accept responsibility and to account for one's
actions; willing to hold team accountable for actions, performance
and results.Clear Communication - skilled at expressing a message
to other people unambiguously, either in written or verbal format,
helping the addressees to understand the idea, while engaging the
audience and inviting feedback through active listening
skillsConflict Management - uses appropriate interpersonal styles
and techniques to reduce tension and/or conflict between two or
more people; able to size up situations quickly; able to identify
common interests; facilitates resolutionCultural Competence -
cultivates opportunities through diverse teams; respects and
relates well to people from varied backgrounds, understands diverse
worldviews, and is sensitive to group differences; sees diversity
as an opportunity and challenges bias and
intoleranceCustomer/Client Focused - makes customers/clients and
their needs a primary focus of one's actions; shows interest in and
understanding of the needs and expectations of internal and
external customers (including direct reports); gains customer trust
and respect; meets or exceeds customer expectationsDelegation -
comfortably delegates responsibilities, tasks and decisions;
appropriately trusts others to perform; provides support without
removing responsibilityDetail Oriented - adept at clearly
identifying, following and delivering necessary details for
projects assignedInnovation - Uses creativity and imagination to
develop new insights into situations and applies new solutions to
problems. Comes up with new and unique ideas.Managing Change -
competence to adjust and capably handle fast paced shifts in
timing, goals, resources and environment while still delivering
results; facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change
within the workplace; encourages others to seek opportunities for
different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and
opportunitiesResults Oriented -the individual will have the drive
to achieve target or goal of individual, team, business unit or
companyTeam Player - works well as a member of a team or group that
consists of like- and different-minded individualsStrategic
Thinking and Focus - ability to think about, assess, view and
create the future for individuals, teams and the organization;
understands how an organization must change in light of internal
and external trends and influences; builds a shared long-range
organization vision with others; committed to course(s) of action
to achieve long-range goals and influence others to translate
vision into actionExcited about this role but don't meet every
requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will
self-select out if they don't check every box. We encourage you to
apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or
another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion
of a background check.
REF: 82048BR
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