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82904BR

Job Title:

Director Operations Flavors NA - Erlanger, KY

Department/Function:

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description:

Director Operations Flavors NA - Erlanger, KY

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This position will provide leadership to plant management staff, assessing plant operations, overseeing capital expenditures and ensuring proper implementation of Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Production programs at assigned North America Flavors facilities.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Direct operational needs of the business and manage facilities in a manner consistent with good business practices of the Company.

• Provide leadership to location personnel on all Corporate-required programs and policies, including Safety, Environmental, Quality and Production.

• Be a safety champion by promoting safe behavior, implementing safety programs and oversight of safety training requirements.

• Work closely with corporate Quality to help implement food safety/sanitation/quality programs to ensure the facilities are compliant with the law, regulatory requirements, and company programs along with continuously looking for improvements in QA programs.

• Work with facility managers to develop an annual operation plan to include productivity and efficiency improvements, automation, quality advancements and employee development.

• Ensure all facilities are operating at best capacity and all equipment and inventory assets are maintained appropriately.

• Coordinate and execute capital expenditures and ensure projects are completed in a timely, cost-effective manner.

• Ensure facilities are managing all production-related expenses (payroll/overtime, headcount, inventory, equipment repairs, maintenance, and supplies).

• Responsible for providing leadership to management staff, including hiring, training and coaching of personnel

• Responsible for identifying and executing cost management initiatives.

• Develop and support employees to achieve personal, regional and corporate goals.

• Engage and align with Center of Excellence to optimize growth and asset reliability.

Partner with commercial to ensure optimal business needs in designated locations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree (or equivalent applicable work experience)

• 10+ years of experience in Agriculture manufacturing (preferably flavors/food/ingredients plant experience), 2+ years’ experience with multiple plant responsibility, and prior experience with operating and expense capital budgeting, asset realization, and plant project management.

• Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic PC skills.

• Strong leadership and verbal/written communications skills.

• History of working safely and have a reputation for promoting and getting involved in safety improvement efforts.

• Proven experience working successfully in a fast paced environment with the ability to prioritize tasks and be decisive and results-oriented in the interest of maximizing profit potential.

• Must have a proven record of building relationships with people at all levels of the organization.

• Willingness to travel at least 40% of time in order to spend time at assigned operations facilities

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 background check.

REF:82904BR

Req/Job ID:

82904BR

City:

Erlanger

State:

KY - Kentucky

Ref ID:

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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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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. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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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).

Additional benefits include:

• 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.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.