Archer Daniels Midland

84327BR

Job Title:

Engineering Technology Manager - Colby, WI

Department/Function:

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description:

Engineering Technology Manager – ADM Flavors North America - Based out of Colby WI, Litchfield MN, or Minneapolis/St Paul location.

This is an exempt level position .

Reports to Director, Technology - Flavors & Ingredients

Position Summary:

The Engineering Technology Manager will represent the Engineering Technology Center for Flavors, with focus on the NA region. Support of SA may also be provided as needed. The primary focus of the position is: to guide and recommend the capex project portfolio and budget in the region; assist with prioritization to ensure maximum value is obtained for capital spending; identify and drive technology and automation strategy; lead strategic projects from conception through completion, acting as Process and/or Project Engineer, as required; collaborate with plant resources to determine the most effective path for project execution, including construction and contractor management; connect stakeholders in the region to other COE expertise across ADM. The regional capex portfolio is expected to range from $25-50M annually. Additionally, this role will help to drive execution accountability on progress of projects through the RG (readiness gate), FEL (front end loading) and AFE (authorization for expenditure) processes. This will be accomplished by proactively partnering with the various Plant colleagues, Operations Centers of Excellence partners, and the commercial and supply chain stakeholders. This position will also be responsible for assigning and/or recommending additional resources to help execute projects, both internal and external, and then to act as the primary point of contact for the stakeholders. This position will also act as primary Technology manager for specific strategic projects and master planning, as assigned. Initially, this role will be heavily focused on supporting the three Revela locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin, acquired in Jan 2024.

Job Responsibilities:

• Capital planning, prioritization, tracking, approval and AFE closing for operational NDE/CI initiatives. Supporting the execution of technologies for CAPEX growth initiatives.

• Drive accountability of initiative and project execution

• Proactively collaborate with all ADM Centers of Excellence to drive collaborative results

• Act as a “super user” of WAVE software for oversight and managing the portfolio of initiatives within the region as defined by Transformation Office.

• Drive a culture of Safety and Food Safety by partnering with operations teams on technology solutions

• Drive Continuous Improvement and Performance Excellence by integrating the various CoE tools

• Act as a champion to propose new technologies

• Assist plant personnel with the diagnosis of operational difficulties and provide recommendations for corrective action.

• Champion initiatives related to the design, development, implementation and maintenance of advanced shop floor automation, process control and optimization applications.

• Act as a manufacturing technology resource for plant operations leaders.

• Implement and track performance metrics to maintain or improve the effectiveness of advanced process control and optimization applications.

• Develop process knowledge required to guide plant engineers in the optimization of unit operations and the achievement of production targets.

• Support plant projects including the FEL process. This could also include oversight of contract engineers.

• Assist local operations leadership in the development of site capital budgeting for Continuous Improvement and Non-Discretionary projects.

• Support the prioritization of the Project portfolio in cooperation with the Plant Manager, Business stakeholders, ADM COE pillars, and the Technology Director

• Participate in the development of SOPs, MOC and commissioning for specialized equipment that is specified by the Technology group.

Job Requirements :

• BS of Engineering, preferably Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial. Masters degree beneficial

• 10+ years of experience in a project or process engineering role in the food industry (with a minimum of 5 years in dairy, flavors, or ingredients preferred)

• Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of others.

• Spray Dry experience in the food industry a plus

• Dairy and/or sanitary design experience a plus

• Deep understanding of process controls and digital maturity.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with plant personnel and regional management.

• Willingness to spend time in plant areas – tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces.

• Position home location is flexible…could be located at/near to one of the ADM Flavors location in Erlanger, KY or Colby, WI. Willingness to travel up to 25% to sites in NA and LATAM, with higher focus on NA locations.

• Ability to work effectively on a team as well as independently while traveling to remote plant locations .

Skills: (Languages, computer skills etc.)

• Demonstrated problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a results focused approach

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Team player with a propensity for collaboration

• Demonstrated strategic mindset

• Self-motivated work habits and capable of prioritizing and balancing resources between multiple simultaneous initiatives

• General knowledge of software applications

• Direct experience in flavor manufacturing unit operations preferred: spray drying, dry blending, emulsions, reactions, separations, distillation, filtration

• Controls and plant automation knowledge or experience

• CAD modeling

• Fluent in English

• Additional useful languages: Portuguese, Spanish

Experiences:

• Food/pharma/bioprocess engineering

• Project Budget management experience

• Senior leadership interaction

• Strategic and Customer focus mind-set

• Financial acumen

• Operational excellence/Continuous improvement

• Project management

• Compliance and safety experience

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.

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Req/Job ID:

84327BR

City:

Colby

State:

WI - Wisconsin

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.

• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

• Tuition assistance.

• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.