Senior Manager CD&D Nigeria

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 13,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company is seeking a Senior Application Manager to lead the local application lab in Lagos and coordinate West Africa customer projects. You will mentor teams, align with sales, and drive end‑to‑end beverage development initiatives from concept through manufacturing.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in food/beverage, and fluency in English, with travel across the region. French is advantageous.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry or Pharmacist.
• Minimum 5 years in the food and beverage industry.
• Strong background in product development and beverage applications.
• Beverage manufacturing experience.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to shape organizational direction and lead change.
• Fluent in English; experience supporting West Africa customers; French is a plus.
• Strong communication skills.
• Solid PC skills; familiarity with SAP and Salesforce.
• Strong knowledge of Africa regulatory environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the region.
• Enthusiasm for innovative beverage/food solutions.
• Collaborates effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the local and regional product portfolio.
• Serve as technical partner to customers and commercial teams.
• Support regional business development in West Africa.
• Oversee end‑to‑end customer development projects from concept to manufacturing.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration to ensure alignment and speed.
• Set priorities and allocate resources balancing technical excellence with business impact.
• Build and mentor the team with a customer‑centric mindset.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Project management

Client communication

Travel readiness

English fluency

IT tools knowledge

Education

BS or MS in Food Science & Technology, Chemistry or Pharmacy

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

Job Description

Senior Application Manager - West Africa

The senior application manager is responsible for leading the team of our local application lab in Nigeria (Lagos), as well as coordinating customer projects and acting as the technical key contact for our customers in the area.

Within the role you will be responsible for managing a successful team, developing and training individuals, fostering relationships with sales, customers and team members.

You:

• Lead and develop a local and regional product portfolio, aligned with ADM Nutrition’s strategic priorities and customer needs.
• Act as a trusted technical partner to customers and the commercial team, providing expert guidance on beverage formulation, application development, and manufacturing processes.
• Support regional business development, particularly in West Africa, by translating market opportunities into technically robust and commercially viable solutions.
• Oversee and coordinate end‑to‑end customer development projects, from concept creation and laboratory development through to industrial trials and manufacturing implementation.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration across Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, Regulatory, as well as with Development Headquarters and EMEA application labs, ensuring alignment and speed of execution.
• Set clear priorities and resource allocation, enabling effective execution while balancing technical excellence with business impact.
• Build, lead, and coach the team, fostering ownership, capability development, and a strong customer‑centric mindset, while acting as a technical mentor internally and externally.

You have

• BS Degree or MS Degree in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry or Pharmacist
• a minimum of 5 years’ experience in food and beverage industry
• a strong background and experience in product development and application of beverage
• beverage manufacturing experience
• excellent project management skills
• the ability to think about, assess and shape the future of individuals, teams and the organization; you understand how an organization needs to change in the face of internal and external trends and influences; you develop with others a shared long‑term vision for the organization; you advocate for action to achieve long‑term goals and influence others to make the vision a reality
• Fluent in English and experienced in supporting customers across West Africa, with understanding of the cultural and linguistic diversity of the region. French would be advantageous.
• strong communication skills
• solid PC skills and affinity with IT tools (SAP and Salesforce)
• strong knowledge in Africa regulatory environment
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to travel extensively as required to support customers, projects, and business objectives across the region.
• enthusiasm to develop innovative solutions and trends in the beverage and food market
• joy to collaborate within and between teams

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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.