Process Automation Manager - Clinton, IA

ADM Operations is seeking an experienced Process Automation Manager supporting process manufacturing assets in our Clinton, IA complex. Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position and may be provided based on eligibility. This is a full time, exempt position.

The team you will be leading consists of highly motivated and passionate engineers, geared towards leveraging automation and process controls to support and improve manufacturing. We are implementing modernization and industrial transformation of our facilities and need your experience and knowledge to lead the team forward. ADM assets transform natural products into a complete portfolio of ingredients and flavors for foods, beverages, supplements, pet and livestock nutrition, and more.

With unparalleled capabilities across every part of the global food chain, we give our customers an edge in solving global challenges of today and tomorrow.

The Process Automation Manager will coordinate their team’s efforts with Operations and other Technology Centers to support operations and execute strategic projects. We are seeking a candidate that has a strong understanding of Industrial Automation systems and their interdependencies with other disciplines. You should also understand project execution methodologies. In this role, you will be accountable for leading large and complex projects in your assigned business technologies within ADM and for coordinating with other automation teams to share resources and opportunities on a global level.

• Responsible for safe, reliable, secure process automation systems in plants within area of responsibility.
• Ensure all process automation deliverables meet the needs of operations and of projects including functioning as expected, on time, and within budget through close partnership with Operations including regular cadence with plant leaders to set priority, and ensure PA representation in planning, communication, and execution.
• Accountable for process automation installations and tasks in plants and areas under purview. Ensure automation standard work is successfully maintaining safe and reliable plant operations. Actively manage and assign work based on priority.
• Develop team members by providing guidance, training resources, and individual development plans for a strong cross‑functional team. Cultivate leadership and technical skills within the team through mentorship and assignments that empower and enable individual contributors. Accountable for team growth.
• Proactively mitigate risk and optimize processes through new technology and continuous improvement of automation systems, including leading and fostering future vision for process automation innovation.
• Drive defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for process automation aligned with Global Operations. Accountable for area KPIs. Support further development of these KPIs in a leadership role in a Global team or Operations Performance Excellence Pillar.
• Develop written standards and drive successful change management throughout area of responsibility aligned with the overall standards development for the PA and OT Technology Center globally.
• Ensure sustainment of ADM’s continuous improvement methodology, Performance Excellence, by driving standard work and continuous colleague development.
• Accountable for understanding and full compliance with safety and other Environment, Health, & Safety (EH&S) requirements.
• Manage third‑party suppliers / contractors (where applicable).
• Some on call and business travel will be required.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of Process Automation, Engineering, Manufacturing or related experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with one or more process control platforms (Rockwell Plant PAx, Emerson DeltaV, Valmet (Novatech) D3, PI, Siemens, or Honeywell).
• Proven experience in intelligent process automation planning and development.
• Highly self‑motivated and self‑directed.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to communicate at a conceptual level as well as at a hands‑on, practical level as…