Associate Process Development Specialist - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Associate Process Development Specialist- Decatur, IL
This is a salary non-exempt level position

Position Summary:
The process development specialist will be part of a team which is responsible for supporting day to day pilot scale operations for the Human Nutrition team within ADM R&D. The team will work with novel and legacy technologies to drive innovation and productivity.

The specialist will work with research engineers and scientists to setup, commission, and operate pilot scale equipment, primarily focused in our Protein Solutions Center (PSC). Within the PSC are multiple labs that the specialist will support, with majority of time in the Protein Development Lab (PDL). The PSC is a new, state-of-the-art addition to ADM’s Research & Development Center.

The candidate will interpret and modify Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), develop and modify Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other supporting documentation for new and existing processes, and operate and troubleshoot equipment during operations.

Experiments and production campaigns may require periods of shift work including 8- and 12-hour shift coverage for up to three months at a time. Both night and day shift coverage will be necessary to achieve the goals of the group.

The successful candidate must be self-driven, willing to expand their knowledge, and capable of teaching others. They will be willing to troubleshoot equipment, document results, and be adaptive as technical knowledge improves and processes change.

Responsibilities

• Operate compliant with OSHA and FDA guidelines through
  • Routine safety and quality checklists and audits
  • Peer-to-peer safety conversations and toolbox talks
  • Maintaining a strong safety and quality culture
  • Following GMPs and HACCP plans
  • Clean and sanitize equipment and workspace regularly
  • Owning and maintenance of good housekeeping and cleanliness
• Recognize and understand how to work with hazardous processes including high temperature and pressure, steam, corrosives, flammables, explosible dust, and high speed rotating equipment
• Work with engineers and scientists with a primary focus on hands-on support and operation to plan and execute pilot trials and manage day-to-day upkeep
  • Write, modify, and update SOPs, work instructions, and experimental plans.
  • Setup, troubleshoot, commission, and operate piloting equipment
  • Monitor and operate equipment to meet experimental boundaries
  • Coordinate sample collection, submission, and data compiling.
  • Manage raw material and spare part inventory, ensuring sufficient stock
  • Assist in the planning and execution of preventive maintenance tasks
  • Compile and accurately record results and reports
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement through
  • Periodic procedural review
  • Job cycle checks
  • LOTO review and audits
  • Recommending process and ergonomic improvements
  • Embracing change and supporting R&D improvement initiatives.
• Train personnel on proper startup, operation, shutdown, and cleaning of piloting equipment.
• Monitor the process, both with HMIs and hands-on, understanding process, quality, and safety KPIs
• Work alongside contractors to modify, upgrade, and maintain pilot scale equipment and skids
• Have ability to drive a fork truck

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in process/pilot operations or related field
• Ability to perform simple process calculations and have strong hands-on problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, and adaptability to frequent changes
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency in assembly and disassembly
• Ability to maintain accurate written records in a clear, organized manner
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work varying shifts to support project needs
• Working knowledge or familiarity with pumps, valves, instrumentation, mixers, agitators, utilities, and piping systems is preferred
• Basic technical writing skills preferred

 

Physical Requirements

• Applicant must have regular, prompt attendance
• Have the ability to climb stairs, perform some lifting (50#’s), sit and stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, work from heights, bending, and kneeling.
• Candidate must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as hot and cold temperatures and a dust environment.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager-  Josh Di Capua   ​
Recruiter-  Amy Schroeder
 

City

Decatur

State

IL - Illinois

Location Country

United States

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.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$41,600.00 - $71,000.00