Regional EMEA Engineering Manager

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) seeks a Regional Technology Manager to drive standard methodologies and maximize value from efficient operations across the region. You will lead technology and project engineers, coordinate Wave system tracking, and collaborate with multipleTechnology Centers to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective plant projects.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 7+ years in process or project engineering, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years’ experience with animal feed plant process systems.
• 5+ years in process/project engineering.
• Strong communication and safety awareness.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement and efficiency efforts across regional facilities.
• Support capital expenditure planning and Front-End Loading development.
• Track New Development Engineering projects and cost-saving measures.
• Provide financial justification for projects and manage approvals.
• Oversee project reviews and approvals in Maximo and Wave systems.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health, Safety, Quality and Plant Engineering teams.

Skills

Process optimization

Project engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Processing, Production Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, or related field

Tools

Maximo

Wave system

Process drawings

Job description

Job Description

The Job The Regional Technology Manager will be responsible for understanding and implementing standard methodologies throughout the assigned region. The primary purposes of the position is to ensure maximum value is obtained from efficient operations and to drive continuous improvement in daily activities. The role is responsible for the EMEA region and will report to our Global Animal Nutrition Technology Director, with a dotted line report to the Regional E2E Operations Director. The role directly manages technology and project engineers in the region.

Your Responsibilities

• Process Improvement and Efficiency Enhancement:Lead efforts in optimizing processes and resolving operational bottlenecks within animal nutrition manufacturing facilities across the region.
• Capital Expenditure Planning and Implementation Support:Provide assistance and support in the development and execution of capital expenditure plans for animal nutrition operations. This includes facilitating the development of the Front-End Loading process for growth-related projects, ensuring alignment with capital expenditure and business objectives.
• Project Communication and Monitoring:Focus on effective communication and tracking of New Development Engineering projects, including compliance initiatives and cost-saving measures.
• Support the financial or necessity justification of projects such as Kinney and Process Value/Improvement.
• Additionally, oversee the approval process at the Maximo Authorization for Expenditure level, where the Technology Center of Excellence serves as the first approver after the initiator. A key responsibility includes planning, developing, and reviewing new projects, whether they involve greenfield or brownfield plant developments.
• Project Tracking via Wave System:Manage the tracking of projects using the Wave system, the organization’s project monitoring platform. This includes ensuring that all projects in the region are aligned with relevant milestones and that all planned projects are properly established within the system.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:Liaise with various functional Technology Centers, such as Environmental Health and Safety Quality, Total Process Safety, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Electrical, Process Control, and Plant Engineering, to address specific matters or projects at each facility.
• Ensure seamless implementation and alignment with organizational standards and objectives.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in the fields of Chemistry, Food Processing, Production Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, or other related field,
• Minimum 7 years’ experience with animal feed plant process systems.
• 5+ years' experience in Process/Project engineering.
• Deep understanding of a variety of process unit operations.
• Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of others.
• Optimization and analytical processes and tools experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with plant personnel and management.
• Fluent in English
• Working knowledge of common process drawings and documentation.
• Good at optimizing process and finding cost saving.
• Willingness to travel

Your Future Perspective

Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path. A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company. ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life.

#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.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & 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.