Division Technical Manager

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Division Technical Manager Omnium to oversee analytical laboratories across Omnium manufacturing sites in the US.

The role drives new product development support, QA/QC policy enforcement, contamination prevention, and regulatory compliance while guiding performance management and talent development within Supply Chain. The candidate will lead a 30+ person team, manage budgets, and interface with R&D and external customers to advance product quality and process

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other relevant education.
• 10+ years in chemical manufacturing driving process improvements and capital upgrades.
• 5+ years’ leadership experience in chemical/manufacturing industries; lab/process development desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Omnium and Plant Nutrition Quality Control/Quality Assurance activities including management of all plant labs and their personnel.
• Manage multi-million dollar capital projects, departmental budget and cost reductions.
• Interface with Plants, external customers, and Land O Lakes R&D regarding product development, QA, contamination prevention, and complaint resolution.
• Support International Development in areas of expertise.
• Coordinate Engineering, Construction, and Process Development at all locations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance at multiple sites.
• Interface with internal and external quality initiatives and compliance.
• Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement efforts across locations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Integrity

Influence

Change management

Education

BS Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field

Master's Degree (Chemistry or related field) preferred

Job description

Division Technical Manager Omnium

Division Technical Manager Omnium is your loyal partner in the manufacturing of crop protection, adjuvant and plant nutrition products. Our team adheres to stringent safety protocols and environmental stewardship standards. The Divisional Technical Manager will be responsible for analytical laboratories in multiple locations in our Omnium manufacturing sites throughout the US. Oversite of a team of 30 plus professional salaried and non-exempt personnel including new product development, setting and enforcing QA/QC policy, contamination prevention assurance, and insure regulatory compliance at all locations. The individual will provide technical support for all new product development (to internal and external customers) and construction, M&A due diligence, and guidance of division cost reduction and continuous improvement efforts. This role is also influential in Performance Management and Talent Development within the Supply Chain Organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Omnium and Plant Nutrition Quality Control/Quality Assurance activities including management of all plant labs and their personnel
• Manage Multi Million Dollars in capital projects, departmental budget and cost reductions
• Interface with Plants, external customers, and Land O’Lakes R&D regarding all new product development, quality assurance, contamination prevention, and complaint resolution.
• Support International Development in the areas of expertise
• Support in coordination of Engineering, Construction, and Process Development at all locations
• Insure regulatory compliance at multiple sites
• Interface with internal and external quality initiatives and compliance
• Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement efforts at all locations

Required Education/Experience

BS Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other relevant education. 10+ years in the Chemical, Fertilizer or Adhesive Industry driving fundamental process capability improvements, capital upgrades and supporting new product and technology implementations. 5 plus years in Agricultural chemicals with lab and process development experience highly desirable. A minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience in a chemical or manufacturing industry. Strong leadership who is results-driven with focus on future growth and optimization. Experience with Continuous Improvement projects.

Preferred Education/Experience

Masters of Science Degree (Chemistry, or related field)

Competencies/Skills Required

Must be excellent in written and verbal communication and presentation skills. High degree of personal responsibility and initiative is required. Must possess a high level of integrity as well as excellent organizational and analytical skills. Acts with integrity, delivers results and Shape the Future. Change Management, Influence, and Leadership are a must. Ability to solve technical problems as they arise and make decisions on how a problem’s solution will impact the immediate problem and the system. Proven capability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines while managing stakeholder expectations. Demonstrated skills showing appreciation for people with diverse backgrounds, perspective, and identities.

Salary

Salary: $123,920 - $185,880. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

Benefits

• We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

Land O’Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world.

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