Senior Technical Services Manager - Enzymes

Overview

The Kemin team is seeking a Senior Technical Services Manager to join their global enzymes team!  This unique position plays a pivotal role in supporting man of our business units with key projects.  You will have the opportunity to provide technical support for the full commercialization of new technologies and products. Analysis required by this position is to evaluate industry trends and fully analyze Kemin’s business position then developing business strategies that position Kemin favorably in these markets. Special project assignment for this position will typically be related to the technical areas of product launches. This position may occasionally be assigned to evaluation of acquisition targets.

 

The ideal candidate will be a confident thought leader with a high degee of curoisty.  They must have considerable experience with nutritional formulation.  Additionally, this individual must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 60%.

 

 

We Are Kemin  

  

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us.   

We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century.    

We are a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services.   

  

For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products to customers around the world.    

  

Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 2,800 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States. 

 

As a Kemin team member, you’ll receive…  

 

• A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity, 401k match program, and paid vacation and holidays. 
• Robust health and wellness support- we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!), an on-site fitness center, restaurant with seasonal fresh food options (and the ability to order food to bring home), and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few.  
• Continued learning opportunities- Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a new corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.  
• The chance to give back to our world- Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities, including paid time off to do so. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives. 
• Opportunities to support our valued educators- Kemin is a proud sponsor of the Iowa Governor's Stem Advisory Council where we fund annual teacher's awards. In addition, we have a robust internship and externship program, and frequently host student tours. 

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Customer Strategic Planning process by assisting Sales employees in development of their strategic plans and develop the Industry Specific Strategic plan.
• Monitor effectiveness of presentations and product positioning as reflected in sales results and make necessary adjustments to achieve budget commitments.
• Development of budgets and allocating all resources to ensure attainment of strategic initiatives.
• Responsible for developing experimental protocols, initiate tests with customers, and coordinate testing parameters with Research and Development and with Customer Laboratory Services and report findings to customers in a confidential, standard format.
• Responsible for customer business development, new product evaluation and testing, current product line extension development (Product Innovation Process).
• Responsible for identifying customer opportunities and resolving customer/product technical problems.
• Responsible for maintaining large trial documentation on all assigned trials.
• Liaison between Sales, Technical Services, and CLS to leverag