R&D Ops Excellence Manager - Carbohydrates

Archer Daniels Midland; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 92,800 - 171,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid time off including holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland in Decatur, IL is seeking a Technical Manager for R&D Operational Excellence. You will lead initiatives to enhance corn processing, improve cost efficiency, and collaborate with various departments to ensure financial success.

This role requires a strong technical background in chemical engineering or relevant fields and over 10 years of experience in manufacturing. The position offers competitive pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, Technology, preferably in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in corn processing or similar manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of corn process manufacturing and scale-up methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D initiatives to reduce costs across corn processing facilities.
• Drive waste elimination and optimize by-products through innovative solutions.
• Partner with Finance and Operations to validate and track R&D initiative savings.

Skills

Technical and scientific knowledge of corn processing

Advanced data analytics

Project management skills

Financial understanding of KPIs

Innovative technical solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, or Food Science

Job description

Archer Daniels Midland in Decatur, IL is seeking a Technical Manager for R&D Operational Excellence. You will lead initiatives to enhance corn processing, improve cost efficiency, and collaborate with various departments to ensure financial success.

This role requires a strong technical background in chemical engineering or relevant fields and over 10 years of experience in manufacturing. The position offers competitive pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.