Nutrition Performance Manager - Decatur, IL

ADM Nutrition

This is an exempt level position

Job Summary:

The Nutrition Performance Manager will support all financial aspects of Nutrition operations. In this role, the preferred candidate will take leadership in improving the Operations locations’ cost position.

Job Requirements:

• Understand fundamentals of operations and plant cost position
• Understand high level operating KPIs such as OEE (capacity utilization), yield, energy/chemical utilization, and first pass prime
• Understand drivers for optimizing plant yield, energy, and chemical utilization
• Collaborates in cost benchmark development, and managing costs by tracking against benchmarks
• Communicate to BU Finance on operating performance, savings initiatives, and capital strategy of all BU plants
• Assists in the preparation of the financial plan for all BU operations
• Responsibility for development of annual and 5-year Financial Plans, as well as re-forecasting any modifications throughout the year
• Engage with plant and corporate personnel on setting benchmarks for operating cost and capital expenditure
• Lead, develop, and coach the global team of Nutrition Performance Management Leads
• Lead operating cost analysis efforts
• Analyze performance variances and highlight areas of opportunity
• Implement cost tracking and improvement tools in the plants
• Explain cost anomalies by working with accounting
• Hold routine financial reviews with division and plant leadership that highlight performance variances and areas of opportunity
• Take part in AFE preparation and lookbacks to understand financial justification of capital expenditures
• Engage with accounting and plants to streamline month end close reporting
• Propose, pilot, and implement procedural improvements, work-process changes, and IT projects to improve month end close
• Take leadership role in Performance Excellence initiatives, such as Zero Loss
• Take leadership role in other Performance Management CoE Initiatives, as needed.

Job Qualifications

• 4 year university degree in engineering or accounting preferred
• 10+ years of experience in operations or finance role, with preferred exposure to both
• Experience in Nutrition BU is beneficial
• Operations management experience highly desired
• Ideal candidate has mix of technical and financial capabilities via degree and experience. Candidate that doesn’t come ready with both must possess the ability and desire to grow in these areas.
• Advanced ability with productivity/analytics tools such as Power BI, Excel, HFM and PI is beneficial. Ability to create presentation material and communicate on multiple levels is critical.
• Requires ability to collaborate, influence, lead, and execute, with a diverse global team

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Relocation assistance is available with this position.

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life, vision, and dental insurance.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veteran status.

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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ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.