Director Oilseeds Refinery and Biodiesel Technology

Decatur

IL - Illinois

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description

Regional Technology Director, Refined Oils and Biodiesel – Decatur, IL
This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary:

Regional Technology Director lead two specialty operations areas including: Refined Oils and Biodiesel. Regional Directors reports to North American Technology Director and collaborates with capex and other technology groups and each plant in those business units. The Regional Technology Director supports 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.

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 customers
• Ensure resource allocation for the stewardship of viable capital projects from inception thru validation
• Ensure your teams level of staffing can deliver on the key business objectives
• Effective 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 projects
• Ensure written and verbal communication of project activities and key metrics shall be provided to stakeholders and sponsors
• Proactively engaging in safety, environmental and quality activities which improve overall results while enhancing/sustaining the desired culture
• Maintain an awareness of technologies and industry trends via investigating the means by which unit operations can be improved, implemented, and managed
• Coach, mentor and training engineers in engagement with process technology suppliers to deliver on objectives

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical/Agricultural/Mechanical) or appropriate Agribusiness-related specialization required
• 10 – 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)
• Focus on supporting Production, Cost and Quality goals
• A proven record of new technology deployments new and/or modifying current operations
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and detailed written are needed to be effective in this position.
• General knowledge of software systems such as Microsoft Office applications
• Travel both in country and abroad at 10-20%

• 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.

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).

• 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.

#IncludingYou

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.

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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