Regional Chemistry Leader - North America (Biotech)
Position Purpose & Summary
Provide direction and leadership in the areas of process measurement & analytics across the region. Develop a strategy and lead the implementation of programs to deliver reliable, validated, cost effective and sustainable solutions to the regional businesses while remaining aligned to the broader Cargill approach. Innovate and drive continuous improvement in measuring & testing applications in a way that generates value to the businesses. Partner effectively with operations to drive improvements in process management and in producing quality products. In those regions where no CoE Teams have been in place, work with other Analytical CoE Leaders around the world of Cargill to create an organization that accelerates quality processes and analytical performance for the region. Hire, select and mentor the staff necessary to accomplish these objectives. The incumbent will interface with business and group leaders in the region and with functional leaders in FSQR, OPS and CI globally on a regular basis. This CoE, when properly staffed and led, can have annual impacts in the millions of dollars to tens of millions of dollars.
Principal Accountabilities
40% Partner with other regional Analytical Chemistry CoE Leaders (3 others globally) to establish and build out the NA and other regions Analytical Chemistry Organizations to meet the business needs of the region and the world. Partner with the regional businesses in developing a high performing and connected team that is focused on delivering value to the regional businesses and ensuring trusted and reliable analytical results. Build a CoE team and approach that incorporates a continuous improvement mind-set in collaboration with CI, OPS and FSQR teams across the businesses. This will eventually include leads and sub teams for the 6 main themes of work of the CoE across the Groups within the Food Ingredient and BioIndustrial and also across other Enterprises as well, including ongoing work with Cargill Ag Supply Chain, Cargill Animal Nutrition, Salt and Malt.
25% Develop and lead the implementation of a Rapid Analytical Techniques strategy and plan for the Global Cargill Starches, Sweeteners, and Texturizers Group following the model for the plan developed and implemented for Global Edible Oil Solutions and Global Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate.
20% Where practical, and for common analytical technologies i.e. NIR, HPLC, GC, etc., the incumbent will lead the implementation of a connected analytical approach across businesses of the region and across regions globally. This position will secure and lead the resources to build and maintain analytical calibrations or standards, and to do so in the most efficient and cost effective way for the Region.
10% Influence and partner with internal stakeholders such as Operations, R&D and Manufacturing Technology to develop analytical solutions for new projects, emerging issues, or in-line measurement opportunities. Assess and optimize analytical testing and lab staffing / required skill sets across the NA region including testing optimization and overseeing the management of testing / laboratory facilities including third-party labs.
5% Innovate and drive continuous improvement in measuring & testing applications in a way that generates value to the businesses. Partner with IT to ensure suitable and globally aligned LIMS solutions are deployed and maintained in the region.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
Location: The preferred location for the position is Wayzata, MN although this may sit in any of our Food Ingredient and BioIndustrial plant locations in the U.S.
Minimum requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Microbiology, Food Science or related field
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in analytical chemistry
Experience leading initiatives across multiple locations/sites
Intermediate Business Acumen - Applies deep and practical business acumen to partner effectively with business counterparts.
High Project Management - Applies a structured, disciplined approach to planning, administering and completing projects successfully.
Intermediate External Partnering - Builds relationships and negotiates effectively with external groups.
Intermediate Training / Meeting Management - Delivers learning solutions in a manner that engages learners and produces desired outcomes.
Basic Scientific Knowledge - Applies scientific knowledge, principles to identify and manage risks.
Preferred qualifications:
BS Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Animal Science or related field
Advanced degree in a relevant area
International Experience – Ability to achieve results in a global environment with diverse groups of people
Regulatory Experience
Managerial Experience in a Plant Environment
Use of statistical tools
Knowledge & training in continuous improvement tools
Advanced Business Acumen - Applies deep and practical business acumen to partner effectively with business counterparts.
Advanced Knowledge of Quality Standards & Quality Tools - Applies knowledge of quality standards and tools to enhance food safety and quality
Advanced External Partnering - Builds relationships and negotiates effectively with external groups.
Advanced Project Management - Applies a structured, disciplined approach to planning, administering and completing projects successfully.
Advanced Managing & Improving FSQR Processes - Delivers processes that are aligned, effective, and optimize Cargill resources.