Senior Application Manager

3 months ago

Nairobi, Kenya ADM Full time

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living

Your Responsibilities

The senior application manager is responsible for leading the team of our local beverage and food application lab in Nairobi (Kenya), as well as coordinating customer projects and acting as the technical key contact for our customers in the area.
Within the role you will be responsible for managing a successful team, developing and training individuals, fostering relationships with sales, customers and team members.

You

Fully understand ADM Nutrition's product and service portfolio
Create, further develop and maintain a local/regional product portfolio
Support the African business development plan from the technical site.
Follow and understand the business strategy of regional and local key accounts. You coordinate and manage the customer product development projects, supporting the development process from the generation of concepts, to creation of laboratory samples, through to industrial manufacturing. Supporting and leading product and trial fillings at the customer site. Focus on beverage and sweet food applications
Provide guidance and technical support on final product formulation and manufacturing to our commercial team for our African customers
Set goals and priorities for the team and balance resources to achieve goals
Build-up, lead, coach, and train a team of technicians. You are a mentor not only for your team but also for your customers, you provide guidance on processes, equipment, and technical questions.
Collaborate and communicate between departments across EMEA, including our development headquarters and technical service team, other application labs and the commercial team.

You have

BS Degree or MS Degree in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry or Pharmacist
A minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in food and beverage industry
A strong background and experience in product development and application of beverage and food
Food and beverage manufacturing experience and are (ideally)well networked in the industry
Excellent project management skills
The ability to think about, assess and shape the future of individuals, teams and the organization; you understand how an organization needs to change in the face of internal and external trends and influences; you develop with others a shared long-term vision for the organization; you advocate for action to achieve long-term goals and influence others to make the vision a reality
Excellent written and spoken English. Another language is an advantage
Strong communication skills
Solid PC skills and affinity with IT tools (SAP and Salesforce)
Strong knowledge in African regulatory environment
Travel willingness and no problem to spend about 30% of your time outside Nairobi
Enthusiasm to develop innovative solutions and trends in the beverage and food market
Joy to collaborate within and between teams

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