Modeling Capability Mgr

at ADM in Decatur, Illinois, United States

Job Description

87369BR

Job Title:

Modeling Capability Mgr

Department/Function:

Research & Development

Job Description:

Modeling Capability Manager – Decatur, IL

This is a salaried exempt position.

Position Summary:

ADM is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to lead our Modeling Capability, overseeing a team of engineers and interns, ensuring project success, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

The process and financial modelers are a dynamic and innovative team within the Research Process Development Group (RPDG), dedicated to delivering industry-leading solutions through advanced process and financial modeling. Our work supports various functions, including R&D, existing operations, and new business development, aiming to evaluate new technologies, optimize existing manufacturing processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

+ Advancement of Modeling Capability

+ Plan and execute on optimizing modeling capabilities to meet R&D and project objectives by exploring and implementing new technologies to enhance modeling capabilities and improve productivity and by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities in modeling processes and technologies.

+ Stakeholder Engagement

+ Cultivate strong, professional relationships with internal stakeholders, including plant personnel and R&D leaders, and external partners such as vendors and universities.

+ Serve as a go-to resource for modeling support, providing ongoing training and support to users and customers, and actively promote modeling capabilities to facilitate knowledge sharing among colleagues.

+ Strategic Planning and Execution

+ Work collaboratively with SME’s to develop standard models in Aspen and Excel, facilitating fast turnaround of project estimates and ensuring consistency.

+ Collaborate with equipment vendors to provide training on equipment and inform modeling best practices.

+ Develop and maintain a plan to address capability and competency gaps and opportunities in process and financial modeling across R&D, engineering, and plant resources.

+ Resource Allocation and People Management

+ Manage modeling resourcing for all projects, defining clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations and ensure modeling work follows standard processes.

+ Maintain appropriate staffing levels and competencies for project pipeline.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred).

+ 10+ years of relevant experience

+ Extensive experience in process engineering, project engineering and process and financial modeling, preferably in a research or development environment in agricultural, human and animal nutrition, and/or biofuels and bioproducts processing.

+ Proficiency in chemical process simulation software including Aspen Plus and Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, as well as spreadsheet based/Excel tools, with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.

+ Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to effectively allocate resources and drive project success.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

+ Proven track record of fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

+ Experience in leading a team of professionals through talent management and development, including recruiting, training, and performance evaluation.

Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Req/Job ID:

87369BR

City:

Decatur

State:

IL – Illinois

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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.

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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.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

+ Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

+ Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

+ Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

+ Paid time off including paid holidays.

+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

+ Tuition assistance.

+ Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.