Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Kemin Application Solutions team in Des Moines. The Project Manager oversees KAS project activities driving the development and implementation of innovative application solutions and manufacturing processes. This role is accountable for delivering projects on time and within budget fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards. The Project Manager plays a critical role in supporting business growth enhancing customer satisfaction and developing team capabilities to achieve organizational objectives.

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people pets and the planet.

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals safeguard the planets natural resources and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries including human and animal health and nutrition pet food aquaculture nutraceutical food technologies crop technologies textiles biofuels and animal vaccines.

We employ 3500 global employees and operations in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium Brazil China Egypt India Italy San Marino Singapore South Africa and the United States.

As a valued member of our team youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial physical and professional well-being:

• Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary uncapped bonus opportunities a 401k match program and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms offering thousands of training resources both live and online and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for volunteering in your community

• Oversee all project expenditures ensuring strict compliance with approved CAPEX and budgetary limits.
• Define plan and execute the manufacturing process schedule in close collaboration with Online Service and Sales Managers.
• Develop and mentor project team members in best practices for project management safety protocols and quality service delivery.
• Conduct surveys and feasibility analysis for new liquid application possibilities and follow up new projects with offers and quotations
• Prepare and present applicator offers for both standard and customized solutions supporting sales and business development initiatives.
• Execute and monitor field trials in collaboration with Sales Manager to validate new technologies and solutions.
• Maintain proactive communication with customers ensuring successful project delivery and outstanding technology implementation.
• Promote and deliver equipment training to customer sales managers enhancing customer knowledge and satisfaction.
• Oversee the procurement of components spare parts and raw materials required for project execution.
• Determine specifications select suppliers manage inventory process and follow up on orders and approve invoices to ensure timely and cost-effective resource management.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors Degree focused on Project or Maintenance/Industrial Process and 5 years of related work experience OR
  • Masters Degree in Mechanical Electrical or Automation Engineering with 2 years of related experience.
• PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams drive results and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with experience resolving customer issues and aligning stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of process optimization and operational excellence.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities make sound decisions under pressure and adapt to changing business needs.
• Effective communicator especially in resolving customer complaints.
• Intuitive thinker with strategic vision and the ability to anticipate needs and assess scenarios for effective decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency in relevant project management and engineering software.
• Travel up to 20%.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color creed/religion national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status (where applicable) sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions age (40) disability (including the use of a service animal) genetic information marital status familial or caregiver status military or veteran status status as a victim of domestic violence reproductive health decisionmaking and any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email .

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employmentrequirementsmay be necessarybased onposition.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.

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