Manager - Contract Manufacturing

Role & Responsibilities

Coordinate execution of new AI and intermediate projects at CMs

• Work with Adama R&D and CMs to ensure smooth, safe transfer of technology
• Coordinate transfer of information between Adama and CM teams
• Ensure any pilot work meets safety expectations
• Validate key components of material cost estimates (raw material prices and usages, waste characteristics and quantities, other cost factors as appropriate)
• Facilitate resolution of any process issues
• Work with Adama Corporate Engineering to ensure high quality capital project execution
• Participate in plant HAZOP studies
• Participate in layout and design reviews
• Facilitate resolution of differences in approach between Adama Corporate Engineering and CM
• Work with CM to ensure smooth plant start up
• Ensure pre-start up safety reviews are conducted
• Ensure capacity commitments are achieved

Support development of Contract Manufacturing project proposals

• Work with ADAMA regional CM manager to evaluate CM proposals including:
• Validation of capital investment estimates
• Validation of project timelines including permitting and design & construction
• Creation of conversion cost models based on provided technical package and volume assumptions
• Work with prospective CMs to demonstrate chemistries at lab scale as required
• Work with prospective CMs to submit permit applications or registration packages as required to maintain timelines

Assist in selection of Strategic Contract Manufacturing Partners

• Conduct assessments of prospective partners including:
• HSE capability and performance review
• Technology capabilities
• Unit costs for utilities, waste treatment, labor
• Other factors as required

Preferred candidate profile:

Previous Experience:

Previous contract manufacturing experience

Previous process design and/or capital project management experience

Qualifications & Skills:

* High analytical skills and ability to "raise flags" upon problems

* Able to work in Matrix environment

* Global perspective, willing to travel in India and internationally up to 50%

* Able to work under pressure

* Strong professional knowledge of chemical plant design best practices

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to partner with, and communicate with all levels of management and across cultures

* Some experience negotiating commercial agreements preferred

* Systematic and detail oriented

* Successful track record of leading teams and processes.