ADM · 6 days ago
Vice President Ingredients/Colors - Erlanger, KY
Erlanger, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$139K/yr - $259K/yr
15+ years expADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, committed to sustainability and innovation. The Vice President of Colors will develop and execute the growth strategy for the Color business, manage P&L, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives in a competitive market.
Animal FeedHospitalityIndustrial
Responsibilities
Develop the Color Business growth strategy in collaboration with cross-functional leadership, to ensure holistic buy-in and right sized investment to deliver on expectations
Define and align the strategic direction of the Color flavors portfolio in collaboration with leading CD+D (creation, design and development, product management and market segment leaders. Leverage prudent investments and drive category leading performance through a differentiated portfolio to achieve growth in a highly competitive market
Lead, assess and guide the Color team on capability needs to materialize the future growth opportunities. Drive capital expansion projects and M&A necessary to buy or build critical capabilities
Drive the execution of North America short and mid-term Color strategy and enable the cross functional team to deliver on the specific targets and initiatives. Develop and align on growth and budget targets within the wider strategic plan
Manage the P&L for the designated portfolio working closely with commercial go-to-market teams, operations, and supply chain to ensure alignment of product development and execution plans to meet customer expectations. Act as general manager for a footprint of three manufacturing sites
Support Sales and Commercial teams in strategic customer relationships, elevating ADM as the partner of choice in Color solutions. Develop strong partner and customer networks to support growth pipeline. Actively develop strategic customer relationships, increasing customer intimacy and guiding the supporting Organization (e.g., CD&D, QA, Regulatory) to provide effective customer support and execute on winning opportunities
Work with the Creative, Design and Development teams on product concepts / applications solutions based on identified market / customer needs and problems to solve
Support the definition of growth initiatives to meet overall Foods business financial targets and align the organization to ensure plans are actionable
Contribute as a key member of the global flavors leadership teams to drive accelerated business growth across NA and support expanding the Color business in strategic markets outside of the US
Continuously optimize portfolio to drive profitability and sustain business long-term growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Food/Color Science with 15+ years of relevant experience in growing and expanding businesses with strong financial/P&L management within ingredients
Knowledge of the Colors business a plus
Extensive background in commercial and/or operations, or product development, scaling new products, with knowledge of both synthetic and natural food colorings
Proven experience in customer-facing roles, showcasing products and driving commercial success
Strong understanding of process and manufacturing considerations in the development of food and beverage color solutions
Creative and innovative mindset, with a passion for delivering high-quality, differentiated products
Ability to identify industry trends and translate them into actionable strategies
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing colleagues as an individual contributor
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization
Collaborative, team-oriented approach to problem-solving and decision-making
Strong decision-making skills, with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes
Resourceful and adaptable, with the ability to maximize impact using existing resources
Big-picture thinker who understands the broader implications of decisions on the business
Clear, elite level communicator reflecting the ability to work with colleagues across multiple areas of the Flavors and Nutrition businesses
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – 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.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
Company
ADM
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Monish Patolawala
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at ADM
Daniel Jones
Director, Technical Sales
Recent News
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