Regional Technology Engineer

Regional Technology Engineer ADM Flavors North America
This is an exempt levelposition
Reports to Senior Project Manager - Flavors & Ingredients

Position Summary:
The Engineering Technology Engineer 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 develop and execute the capex project portfolioand 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.

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 (Project Portfolio Management) 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
• 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 and the Technology Director
• Participate in the development of SOPs MOC and commissioning for specialized equipment that is specified by the Technology group.

JobRequirements

• BS of Engineering preferably Chemical Mechanical or Industrial.
• 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.
• Dairy and/or sanitary design experience required.
• 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 elevated temperatures walk long distances stand climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces.
• Position home location is at the ADM Flavors location in Erlanger KY. Willingness to travel up to 25% to sites in NA.
• 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

Before applying for an exempt non-exempt or hourly job opportunity you are expected toinitiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If youve been in your current position for more than 18 months supervisor approval is not required. * If youve been in your current position for less than 18 months verbal supervisor approval is required.
Hiring Manager- Christopher Stough
Recruiter- Ashley Medina


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. Were a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the worlds 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 .


Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between: