Application Solutions Manager

Kemin • Des Moines, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Kemin is seeking a Manager to lead our Kemin Application Solutions (KAS) team! In this role, you will oversee the overall operations, strategy, and performance of the KAS department, ensuring alignment with business objectives while driving operational excellence. As the KAS Manager, you will champion a strong safety culture by developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance with all safety policies and procedures. You will play a critical role in executing the department's strategic vision, managing supplier relationships and negotiations, and fostering a high-performing team focused on delivering exceptional customer solutions. Because this position has a direct impact on customer satisfaction and business retention, the ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who can quickly address challenges, resolve customer concerns, and build strong, lasting relationships. Success in this role requires strong leadership, sound decision-making, strategic thinking, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives! We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come. We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines. We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering with 7-10 years of experience OR Masters degree with 5+ years of experience
• Ability to use ERP software to manage stock.
• Ability to think intuitively.
• Flexibility and quick decision making.
• Effective communication including to support the resolution of customer complaints.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and effective managerial capability of several projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall KAS operation of multiple locations/regions.
• Manage, mentor, and develop Team.
• Responsible for overall forecasting and pre-planning on KAS projects and resources.
• Responsible for managing 3rd party contractors
• Responsible for standardizing of KAS applications across multiple regions
• Responsible for developing and staying in compliance with all safety procedures.
• Must be self-sufficient in negotiation with suppliers
• Responsible for the execution of the overall strategic plan of the department.
• Prepare production planning.
• KAS overall strategic planning.
• Manage overall cost within budget.
• Work with other departments such as, but not limited to Kemin Sales persons, CLS, Product Managers, Maintenance Staff, R&D, Purchasing, and Customer Contact.
• Prepare training and workshops for local engineers.
• Prepare promotional material for sales force and customers.
• Promote KAS as a sales tool.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• uncapped bonus opportunities
• 401k match program
• generous paid vacation and holidays
• fitness reimbursement for the whole family
• access to an on-site fitness center
• a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options
• free fresh fruit in break areas
• opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career
• in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online
• tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits
• paid time off for service
• partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity
• local community initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager