Division Technical Manager

Land O'Lakes; Saint Joseph (LA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O’Lakes, Inc. seeks a Division Technical Manager to oversee analytical laboratories across multiple US locations.

You will lead a large team, enforce QA/QC policy, and guide new product development, due diligence, and cost-reduction efforts within the Supply Chain division. Requirements include a BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and 5+ years in leadership roles in chemical/manufacturing environments, with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other relevant education.
• 10+ years in the chemical, fertilizer or adhesive industry driving process improvements and capital upgrades.
• 5+ years in agricultural chemicals with lab and process development experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ leadership in chemical or manufacturing industries.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Quality Control/Quality Assurance across plant labs and personnel.
• Manage multi-million dollar capital projects, budgets and cost reductions.
• Interface with Plants, external customers, and R&D regarding product development and QA.
• Coordinate Engineering, Construction, and Process Development across locations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance at multiple sites and with external initiatives.
• Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement efforts across locations.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Change management

Analytical skills

Integrity

Education

BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

MS in Chemistry or related field

Job description

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
• This position will 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. Also, 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

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

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Masters of Science Degree (Chemistry, or related field)

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

About 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.

• We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best.
• Land O’Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

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