Director Oilseeds Refinery and Biodiesel Technology
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Regional Technology Director, Refined Oils and Biodiesel – Decatur, IL
This is an exempt level position.
Position Summary:
Regional Technology Director lead two specialty operations areas including: Refined Oils and Biodiesel. Regional Directors reports to North American Technology Director and collaborates with capex and other technology groups and each plant in those business units. The Regional Technology Director supports operations, providing technical support and aligning technologies globally to partner with R&D on innovation. Each Director will lead a small team of direct reports; success of the team will hinge on individuals’ ability to influence and collaborate with others throughout operations and R&D.
Job Responsibilities:Direct your team in collaboration with technical community to provide process engineering support as needed for development of efficient operations including quality products to our customersEnsure resource allocation for the stewardship of viable capital projects from inception thru validationEnsure your teams level of staffing can deliver on the key business objectivesEffective management of personnel and resources to balance schedules, budgets, and scope/quality of projects under the guidance of the capex process depending on the dollar value of the projectsEnsure written and verbal communication of project activities and key metrics shall be provided to stakeholders and sponsorsProactively engaging in safety, environmental and quality activities which improve overall results while enhancing/sustaining the desired cultureMaintain an awareness of technologies and industry trends via investigating the means by which unit operations can be improved, implemented, and managedCoach, mentor and training engineers in engagement with process technology suppliers to deliver on objectivesJob Requirements:Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical/Agricultural/Mechanical) or appropriate Agribusiness-related specialization required10 – 15 years success and career progression to include a variety of roles in operations leadership (i.e., plant/site) and support (i.e., quality, process and/or continuous improvement, technical support, operations analysis)Focus on supporting Production, Cost and Quality goalsA proven record of new technology deployments new and/or modifying current operationsExcellent communication skills – both oral and detailed written are needed to be effective in this position.General knowledge of software systems such as Microsoft Office applicationsTravel both in country and abroad at 10-20%Physical Demands:Employee will at times need to work in plant environment in which the physical requirement of the job requires ability to climb stairs/ladders, lift 50 pounds, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, computer work, and from heights, and working adjusted hours. Prompt attendance is a must.Excited 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:89711BR
This is an exempt level position.
Position Summary:
Regional Technology Director lead two specialty operations areas including: Refined Oils and Biodiesel. Regional Directors reports to North American Technology Director and collaborates with capex and other technology groups and each plant in those business units. The Regional Technology Director supports operations, providing technical support and aligning technologies globally to partner with R&D on innovation. Each Director will lead a small team of direct reports; success of the team will hinge on individuals’ ability to influence and collaborate with others throughout operations and R&D.
Job Responsibilities:Direct your team in collaboration with technical community to provide process engineering support as needed for development of efficient operations including quality products to our customersEnsure resource allocation for the stewardship of viable capital projects from inception thru validationEnsure your teams level of staffing can deliver on the key business objectivesEffective management of personnel and resources to balance schedules, budgets, and scope/quality of projects under the guidance of the capex process depending on the dollar value of the projectsEnsure written and verbal communication of project activities and key metrics shall be provided to stakeholders and sponsorsProactively engaging in safety, environmental and quality activities which improve overall results while enhancing/sustaining the desired cultureMaintain an awareness of technologies and industry trends via investigating the means by which unit operations can be improved, implemented, and managedCoach, mentor and training engineers in engagement with process technology suppliers to deliver on objectivesJob Requirements:Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical/Agricultural/Mechanical) or appropriate Agribusiness-related specialization required10 – 15 years success and career progression to include a variety of roles in operations leadership (i.e., plant/site) and support (i.e., quality, process and/or continuous improvement, technical support, operations analysis)Focus on supporting Production, Cost and Quality goalsA proven record of new technology deployments new and/or modifying current operationsExcellent communication skills – both oral and detailed written are needed to be effective in this position.General knowledge of software systems such as Microsoft Office applicationsTravel both in country and abroad at 10-20%Physical Demands:Employee will at times need to work in plant environment in which the physical requirement of the job requires ability to climb stairs/ladders, lift 50 pounds, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, computer work, and from heights, and working adjusted hours. Prompt attendance is a must.Excited 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:89711BR
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