Value Leadership Manager, RIC

Purpose Statement

The Value Leadership Manager RIC is accountable for:
Managing and leading assigned RIC associates (e.g.; scientists engineers and/or research technicians).
Delivering value leadership across ROCS DTV and other process improvement initiatives.
Strong collaboration with Innovation CBU Procurement Productivity and Plant stakeholders to identify and implement
projects that deliver strong value to our customers consumers and the business.
Supports the Product and Process Commercialization Team (PPC) in delivering seamless commercialization of new
products and processes across all USC plants.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Leadership
Ensure execution of plans and delivery of key outcomes by:
(a) getting the right people on the team;
(b) aligning and preparing them to perform at a higher level; and
(c) providing daily leadership to create positive experiences to shape beliefs and actions consistent with our desired
culture.
Collaborates with key stakeholders (e.g. procurement plant operations CBU etc.) to prioritize plan and execute high
impact initiatives across all USC product categories.
Develops implements and communicates short and mid-term business plans consistent with the R&D and the
corporations business strategies and plans. Ensures assigned associates understand these plans the link with
corporate business strategies and the role of each associate in accomplishing these plans.
Demonstrates subject matter expertise in current products processes and understands business and customer needs
then deploys resources appropriately to meet those needs including obtaining COE or external resources as needed.
Demonstrates the ability to manage and support team members across multiple projects and provide timely and
accurate information to stakeholders.
Utilizes solid presentation techniques in facilitating conducting briefings and technical meetings for internal and
external customers.
Cross-functional team leadership on key initiatives products and programs including creating strong partnerships
within RIC the USC plant leadership teams and key departmental stakeholders.
Agile and able to flex and adapt quickly to meet changing or emerging challenges and needs.
Project Management
Manages and/or oversees assigned projects and programs related to cost reduction process improvements line
improvements new product/process development and commercialization.
Utilize project and process management best practices to deliver project results within target metrics implementing a
continuous improvement approach:
o Ensures adequate resources (people budgets equipment etc.) are available for department initiatives
o Monitors the accomplishment of project milestones and adherence to timelines budgets and other
performance standard and implements corrective actions when necessary.
o Reviews and analyzes new project requests assigning resources and prioritizing according to business need.

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Knowledge Skills and Experience

Bachelors degree in Food Science or related field (e.g. Food Chemistry Microbiology Food Engineering Sensory
Science etc.); Masters is a plus.
Minimum 10 years of experience in food manufacturing with experience delivering success through leadership of
managing direct reports.
o Demonstrated ability in managing and developing direct reports.
Proven success in managing direct reports and cross functional resources through initiatives projects.
o Demonstrated ability to work with ambiguity.
o Demonstrated experience managing complex strategic projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead formulation and process development.
o Champions new processes and procedures
o Effective change management and the ability to gain alignment with direct reports and stakeholders
o Proven success utilizing influencing skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment successfully managing competing priorities.
Proven track record of taking initiative and delivering results.
Solid verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation ability with all audiences and levels of management.
Ability to effectively lead and manage a team that is spread across multiple locations and environments.
Travels up to 40% of the time.