Decatur

IL - Illinois

Research & Development

Separations Capability Manager – Decatur, IL
ADM Research & Development
This is an exempt level position.
ADM has an opening for a Separation Capability Manager at our Corporate Research Center located in Decatur, IL!

Job Responsibilities
The Research Process Development Group within ADM S&T (Science and Technology) is seeking a motivated people leader to advance a team of deep-knowledge separation science experts. The chosen candidate will lead the team to deliver innovative solutions through technology development of industrial chromatographic, membrane, crystallization, and other molecular and physical separation processes. The team provides support to all ADM Business Units (Carbohydrate Solutions, Ag Services & Oilseeds, and Nutrition) with goals to support existing process improvement, new product/process development, and sustainability initiatives. The Separations Capability Manager is responsible for fostering an inclusive corporate culture to leverage the diversity and different experiences of our talented team.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform functional management tasks of coaching, development planning, goal setting, and administrative work for group
• Ensure core technical capabilities of group are aligned with ADM’s current and future business needs
• Work with Group Director, resource managers, and project managers to allocate resources to build the right teams across matrixed projects
• Understand S&T priorities and ensure that prioritized projects have the necessary resources to achieve objectives and deliver results
• Support technology development projects by holding others accountable to using S&T’s phase-gated project management structure
• Be a leader and role model in project management through example and formal coaching roles
• Active participation in continuous improvement efforts of standard workflows
• Always uphold ADM’s commitment to safety by living our motto, “SAFE! Or we don’t do it.”

Experience & Requirements

• An advanced degree (PhD or MS with 6+ years of industry experience) or equivalent experience (BS with 8+ years of industry experience) in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry or related fields
• Working knowledge of commercial-scale separation processes, multiple unit operations, and fundamental concepts of separation mechanisms
• Demonstrated success managing a highly technical team
• Strong leadership skills to keep work on track and remove barriers, promote constructive feedback, and motivate diverse group of team members
• Effective communication skills to engage colleagues in research, operations, and business groups as well as external organizations
• Enables an inclusive work culture that inspires ideation, collaboration, and an overall sense of belonging
• Leads with emotional intelligence to successfully manage and coach direct reports with diverse backgrounds and strengths
• Ability to function within a matrix project management environment, often functioning as a matrix project leader guiding the technical direction of project and driving scientific excellence
• Experience with project management tools
• Uncompromising commitment to safety

Requirements

• Travel up to 15%
• Comfortable managing/participating in various projects concurrently
• Candidate will need to work within established company and laboratory safety guidelines
• Willingness to spend time in plant production areas, tolerate extreme temperatures and weather conditions, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces

Core Competencies

Communication, scientific aptitude, integrity, mechanical aptitude, problem solving, ability to work independently as well as in a diverse team, detail oriented, and safety commitment.

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

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ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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