Division Technical Manager

Division Technical Manager

Omnium is your loyal partner in the manufacturing of crop protection, adjuvant and plant nutrition products.

Our team adheres to stringent safety protocols and environmental stewardship standards.

The Divisional Technical Manager will be responsible for analytical laboratories in multiple locations in our Omnium manufacturing sites throughout the US.

Oversite of a team of 30 plus professional salaried and non-exempt personnel including new product development, setting and enforcing QA/QC policy, contamination prevention assurance, and insure regulatory compliance at all locations.

The individual will provide technical support for all new product development (to internal and external customers) and construction, M&A due diligence, and guidance of division cost reduction and continuous improvement efforts.

This role is also influential in Performance Management and Talent Development within the Supply Chain Organization.

Responsibilities:


* Lead and direct Omnium and Plant Nutrition Quality Control/Quality Assurance activities including management of all plant labs and their personnel


* This position will manage Multi Million Dollars in capital projects, departmental budget and cost reductions


* Interface with Plants, external customers, and Land O'Lakes R&D regarding all new product development, quality assurance, contamination prevention, and complaint resolution.

Also, support International Development in the areas of expertise


* Support in coordination of Engineering, Construction, and Process Development at all locations


* Insure regulatory compliance at multiple sites


* Interface with internal and external quality initiatives and compliance


* Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement efforts at all locations

Required Education/Experience:


* BS Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other relevant education


* 10+ years in the Chemical, Fertilizer or Adhesive Industry driving fundamental process capability improvements, capital upgrades and supporting new product and technology implementations


* 5 plus years in Agricultural chemicals with lab and process development experience highly desirable


* A minimum of 5 years' leadership experience in a chemical or manufacturing industry.

Strong leadership who is results-driven with focus on future growth and optimization


* Experience with Continuous Improvement projects

Competencies/Skills Required:


* Must be excellent in written and verbal communication and presentation skills


* High degree of personal responsibility and initiative is required.

Must possess a high level of integrity as well as excellent organizational and analytical skills


* Acts with integrity, delivers results and Shape the Future


* Change Management, Influence, and Leadership are a must


* Ability to solve technical problems as they arise and make decisions on how a problem's solution will impact the imme...