Process Development Specialist - Monroe, OH

Job Description

Process Development Specialist - Monroe, OH

Position Summary: 
The Production Process Development Specialist provides hands-on technical expertise to support both batch and continuous chemical reactor operations. This role focuses heavily on continuous improvement, implement new products/processes, minimizing production downtime, reducing waste, and incorporating improved safety measures into the processes. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist and provide support to Operations & Quality with root cause analysis to identify and eliminate underlying causes of production problems, while incorporating opportunities for process, quality and efficiency improvements.
• Work closely with Operations & Quality to identify and implement opportunities for process optimization on current products.  Opportunities include: Batch record and recipe refinement, SOP’s, Food safety enhancements, equipment modifications, quality methods, data analysis, and operator training.
• Work with Development and Operations, to coordinate the scale-up of new products into operations.  Focus on improving efficiency and process improvements through the scale up process.
• Coordinate on Management Of Change processes with Operations, EH&S, and Food safety when needed. 
• Work with Engineering, Production and Development to provide recommendations for capital investments for capacity and efficiency improvement.
• The position requires in-process analysis of products (GC, GC/MS, AV, KF, SG).
• Assure that self is adhering to all Federal, State, local, and ADM policies on environmental, health, and safety.  Participate in the site training program and site safety programs.
• Have competency in all Federal, State, Local, and ADM Food Safety Regulations through on-the-job best practices and actively participating in training.  Applications of HACCP as a key example.  

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of product/process development and scale-up experience in a specialty chemical manufacturing plant.  Critical skill sets include distillation, extraction, and other separation techniques
• Excellent organizational skills including project management, data collection, time management and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects
• Demonstrated teamwork and the ability to collaborate with others
• Effective data analysis, problem solving and decision making skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), HAACP, and EH&S practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and to influence others
• Bachelor’s degree in technical or scientific area preferred
• Ability to follow all EHS procedures and guidelines
• Ability to follow all Food Safety procedure and guideline
• Ability to wear a respirator

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Ability to push or pull 600 pounds

Employees in this position working at this location are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job.  If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager. 

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager- Charles Gibson
Recruiter- Rebecca Klump 
 

City

Monroe

State

OH - Ohio

Location Country

United States

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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