Technical Services Manager – Proteins Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Job Description:

OverviewKemin Food Technologies seeking a Technical ServicesManager to join their Protein team! Our Technical Services teamplays a key role in ensuring we understand and successfully fulfillour customers’ objectives. The ideal candidate will use theirexperience with meat processing to work directly with our customersto optimize their product’s performance.

As a Technical ServicesManager, you will maintain a role of scientific expert that isviewed as a source of reliable information by the industry. Youwill also have the opportunity to work with cross-functional teamsto best meet our customer’s needs and may be called upon to adviseinternally on strategic planning. Conducting bench testing, pilot lab test, and in-plantvalidation Partnering with our Sales team, providing technical salessupport to current and potential customers, keenly demonstratingKemin products’ impact on quality, yield, and cost with ourproprietary clean label ingredients Working with our Research & Development team, creating andmodulating formulations to optimize our product’s impact in meetingour customers’ needs Strategizing with our CLS (Customer Laboratory Services),defining protocols and trials for internal and external studieswith customers and prospects. Operations team, fine tuning processes to improve overallproduct qualityThis position is a remote role and can be locatedanywhere within the continental United States. Travel requirementsmay vary throughout the year, primarily domestic up to 60%.Theideal candidate must be located near an airport.

We Are KeminWe arevisionaries who see things differently and are inspired by theworld around us.

We have been dedicated to using applied science toimprove the quality of life for over half a century.

Weare aglobalingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform thequality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with itsproducts and services.

For over half a century, Kemin has beendedicated to using applied science to address industry challengesand offer product solutions to customers in more than 120countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing populationwith its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food,feed and health-related products.

Established in 1961, Kemin is aprivately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, includingmanufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy,Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the UnitedStates.

As a Kemin team member, you’ll receive

• A competitive financial package
• in addition to your salary, weoffer an uncapped bonus opportunity, 401k match program, and paidvacation and holidays. Robust health and wellness support
• we are proud to offer afitness reimbursement (for your whole family!), an on-site fitnesscenter, restaurant with seasonal fresh food options (and theability to order food to bring home), and free fresh fruit in breakareas
• to name a few. Continued learning opportunities
• Kemin offers tuitionreimbursement and recently launched a new corporate university withonline and in-person training opportunities for growth anddevelopment throughout your entire career. The chance to give back to our world
• Through our foundation ofservant leadership, we are proud to offer ample serviceopportunities, including paid time off to do so. Kemin has a valuedcorporate partnership with both The World FoodProgrammeand Habitatfor Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives. Opportunities to support our valued educators
• Kemin is a proudsponsor of the Iowa Governor’s Stem Advisory Council where we fundannual teacher’s awards.

In addition, we have a robust internshipand externship program, and frequently host studenttours.

Responsibilities Partnering with our Sales team, providing technical salessupport to current and potential customers, keenly demonstratingKemin products’ impact on quality, yield, and cost with ourproprietary clean label ingredients Responsible for the customer product evaluation process,including identifying evaluation criteria, designing protocols,initiating tests with customers, coordinating testing parameters,and reporting findings to customers in a confidential, standardformat. Provide technical input in the identification of customeropportunities and in resolving customer/product technicalproblems. Conducting bench testing, pilot lab test, and in-plantvalidation Working with our Research & Development team, creating andmodulating formulations to optimize our product’s impact in meetingour customers’ needs Strategizing with our Operations team, fine tuning processes toimprove overall product quality Work closely with Account Managers and Product Managers inidentifying opportunities, establishing goals and strategies, andimplementing actions to meet business objectives. Support customers, and internal research, by designingprotocols, coordinating trials and writing up final reports.

Partnering with other departments when needed, such as CLS. Assist in providing technical training to customers and salesteam. Maintain industry knowledge by attending tradeshow,conferences, etc. Represent Kemin in a professional and knowledgeable manner thatprovides assurance of Kemin’s capabilities tocustomers.

Qualifications PhD in Meat Science or related field OR Master’s degree with 3+years experience Previous experience and thorough understanding of meatprocessing plants Expertise in product formulation math, experimental design,development, and basic non-meat ingredient functionality. Previous experience in a technical service (or related field)role introducing new products and concepts to targeted customerand/or markets. Demonstrated success in working with a sales team and obtainingproduct sales through effective use of technical services. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Excellent people skills with ability and willingness to provideexceptional customer service to internal and externalcustomers. Strong analytical skills in applied research and commercialtesting of products. Ability to recognize sales opportunities and determineappropriate action in conjunction with Account Managers. Ability to work in cross-functional teams to achieve customerand product objectives, including R D, Regulatory Affairs, andMarketing. Well organized and an effective planner in use of resources,while demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness as market needsdictate. Computer proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excelapplications.

Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and allreasonable accommodations will be considered.

A post-offerbackground check and drug screen is required. Additionalpre-employmentrequirementsmay be necessarybasedonposition.#LI-SJ1 #J-18808-Ljbffr