Global Technology Director, Specialty Ingredients - Decatur, IL
Company: ADM
Location: Decatur
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description Global Technology Director, Specialty
Ingredients - Decatur, ILThis is an exempt level position.Position
Summary: Global Technology Directors lead seven specialty
operations areas including: Oilseeds; Carbohydrate Solutions;
Animal Nutrition & Human Nutrition; Proteins; Milling; and Flavors.
Each Director reports to specialty operations leader and
collaborates with capex and S&T teams to determine priorities
and develop a portfolio of technology-based projects for execution.
The Global Technology Directors then lead the project portfolio for
their respective specialty 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.The
seven Global Technology Directors and their teams will be
responsible for leading, guiding, coordinating, standardizing and
ensuring the contributions/impact of the full Center of Excellence
across ADM's global operations. Responsible for ADM's getting to
and remaining at the forefront of innovation and efficiency through
the introduction and use of technology within its global
operations.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 customersDirect the capex planning process for your
business units annual and 5 year plans.Manage the capital
portfolio, aligned with our strategy by the business leadersEnsure
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)A 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 pre-employment drug screen
and a background check.REF:80353BR
Keywords: ADM, Peoria , Global Technology Director, Specialty Ingredients - Decatur, IL, IT / Software / Systems , Decatur, Illinois
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