Regional Technology Manager

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  Develop/review/approve PFDs, P&IDs, batch cycle times, equipment/instrument datasheets and specifications, layouts material/people flow, and mass and energy balances.
• Manage engineering firms, as well as manage/collaborate with construction managers to ensure adherence to project schedules and budgets.
• Technology management which includes responsibility for managing technology design and supporting infrastructure
• Accounting responsibility, analyzing, and reviewing project parameters and budgets, production, equipment requirements and required resources.
• Provide technical support to existing and future production efforts and projects and exercise good independent judgment.
• Process Optimization, including statistical analysis to make decisions and recommendations on plant operations.
• Work with supply chain to initiate process improvements, develop conceptual and detailed design deliverables, and lead the project through to successful implementation.
• Approve equipment vendor selection and submittal drawings.
• Lead and be responsible for the growth and development of the engineering team in EMEA region.
• Collaborate with global engineering group on projects and provide expertise, guidance, and recommendations on global projects as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

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  Chemical engineering degree or mechanical engineering degree but with heavy concentration in process and process development.
• 10+ years of experience (food or life science industry preferred)
• Fluent in English (Italian/Dutch speaking is a plus).
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Location will be in Italy or Belgium.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

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  Direct managerial experience
• 3+ years of work experience in an industrial setting (animal feed/premix/pet food/chemical API)
• Highly independent as direct supervisor is located in Des Moines, USA.
• Ability to work productively in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong coordination skills with ability to understand process/equipment needs and potential issues.
• Highly communicative and “team centric” to work closely with operations personnel.

• A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity, and fringe additional benefits.
• Robust health and wellness support- we are proud to offer an on-site fitness center, and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few.
• Continued learning opportunities- Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a 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. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives.