Senior Formulations Specialist, Pet - Kennesaw, GA

Archer Daniels Midland•Kennesaw, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Pet Formulation Scientist will be responsible for development of all pet product formulas at Kennesaw and Forsyth. This individual will establish the pet segment innovation, product development and manufacturing support for pet products in NA. They will lead all functions of product development including, but not limited to: collaborative ideation and rationalization with sales and customers, technical customer support, internal setup of raw materials and finished goods, tracking and reporting of KPI metrics, support for onboarding and training of new formulation team members, and provide directional input into departmental goals and actions. The scope ranges from the development and setup of formulation concepts, recipes, and specifications to providing guidance to junior formulators and expertise as a CD&D leader. The Senior Pet Formulation Scientist will work closely with the PAW Director of CD&D to support the Global Pet & Animal Wellbeing business.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Food Chemistry, or other natural sciences field
Minimum 5 years of experience in companion animal product development and formulations or equivalent
Working knowledge of AAFCO and NASC regulatory guidelines is required
Proven ability to work independently and lead cross-functional collaborations
Experience using formulation software
Superior analytical, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
Detailed planning and organizational skills
High level written and verbal communication capabilities
Very strong computer skills, including all Microsoft Office programs, and data tracking, manipulation, and presentation
Strong analytical skills including the ability to quickly learn new tasks/processes and identify areas for improvement
Advanced problem solving and reasoning skills; both mathematics and physics-based problem solving, along with interpersonal/interdepartmental problem solving
Owners mindset with evidence of an entrepreneurial approach
Agile mindset with the ability to adapt to changing requirements and tasks
Willingness to identify areas of need and address them autonomously with minimal input from management
Proactive, quick learner who is eager to take on new and challenging responsibilities, often through their own initiatives
Highly effective communicator; skilled in presenting technical information to a wide variety of audiences
Results driven, strong work ethic
Valid driver license
Occasionally lift heavy objects, up to 50 lbs.
Occasional domestic travel

Nice To Haves

Experience formulating pet health supplements and working with biotics is beneficial

Responsibilities

Ensure overall compliance and development of all safety procedures, cGMPs, and SOPs related to each job task including, but not limited to: proper documentation, product development, sampling/handling, reporting, and training
Serve as primary consultative support to both customer and sales team for formulation ideation, technical support, product development, formulation improvement, and innovation
Proactively promote growth of colleagues including, but not limited to CD&D team members via coaching, mentoring and exposure to greater technical/customer/sales support opportunities
Provide mentorship and guidance for CD&D colleagues to establish pet and PAW best practices, ingredient portfolios and formulation development
Serve as pet technical expert and reviewer for product specifications
Create formulations, production recipes and formal quotations based upon customer requirements that achieve business targets (cost management, process/product management, functionality, in-line with company vision, customer vision, price point, innovation, etc.)
Develop and deliver customer-friendly support material to validate formulation concepts
Review existing and new recipes/specifications for accuracy, feasibility, and ease of manufacture
Lead re-formulation and re-development efforts for existing products that present unexpected manufacturability problems or require formulation-based improvements and/or corrections
Proactively lead long-term CD&D projects ensuring completion in target timelines by delegating tasks as needed
Manage the continuous improvement, maintenance, and entry of electronic price quotes, opportunity records, templates, and associated logs
Assist with new product implementation and other CD&D-related process improvements
Participates in and supports sales and new employee training, including writing, presenting, and/or other training support
Provide guidance to procurement colleagues for new ingredient sourcing targets
Create and manage the implementation of internal specifications for finished goods based upon product quotes and customer expectations
Develop improvement programs for CD&D, including, but not limited to the organization of existing data, management, modification of processes, and creation of tools to improve efficiencies
Perform horizon scanning to maintain technical expertise in industry developments and trends
Support the CD&D Director PAW in KPI data collection, analysis, and reporting including but not limited to Pricing Turnaround Time (TAT), On Time Performance (OTP), and First Time Right (FTR)

Benefits

medical/Rx
dental
vision
on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement
flexible spending accounts
health savings account
401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
discounted employee stock purchasing program
life insurance
disability
workers’ compensation
legal assistance
identity theft protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
Paid time off
paid holidays
Adoption assistance
paid maternity and parental leave
Tuition assistance
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs