Process Scientist Colors CD&D - Erlanger, KY

Position Overview

The CD&D Color Process Scientist will help facilitate data-based decision-making across operations and quality functions within the Colors manufacturing environment. This role focuses on a strong partnership with Operations to reduce product rejections and process deviations by utilizing advanced analytics for emulsion, spray dry, dry blend and plated color production lines, while also collaborating with Quality Control and Procurement to strengthen raw material quality control and supplier consistency.

The ideal candidate will combine strong data science expertise with a practical understanding of food ingredient manufacturing processes and quality systems, helping to ensure consistent product performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Color Formula Optimization & Raw Material Selection

• Assist with Scale-Up activities related to Color formulations, either at internal production sites or at co-manufacturing facilities.
• Adjust formulations prior to production, to account for raw material discrepancies against specifications
• Partner with Operations and Planning teams to identify high-risk formulations, by observing issues during processing in real-time, then optimizing formulation prior to next planned production
• Collaborate with Procurement and Quality to identify potential specification adjustments for raw materials, to improve formula efficiency and to strengthen our raw material supply chain
  
  

Data Analytics & Modeling

• Collect, clean and analyze production, quality and raw material data to identify trends, correlations and root causes of deviations and rejections.
• Develop predictive models to forecast process stability and product outcomes based on raw material attributes and process parameters.
• Implement DOE techniques to optimize formulations and reduce variability in emulsions, spray drying, dry blending and plating operations.
  
  

Raw Material Quality & Supplier Insights

• Work with Global Technology (GT) to facilitate the creation of data-driven frameworks that will assess and monitor incoming raw material quality and its impact on downstream performance.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Quality teams to establish quantitative quality benchmarks and predictive acceptance criteria.
• Develop dashboards and analytical tools to track supplier performance, material consistency, and correlations with finished product outcomes.
  
  

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with process engineers and the Erlanger Production team to translate insights into actionable improvements in yield, stability and quality.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes using data-driven techniques.
• Automate data collection and reporting systems to enable proactive deviation detection and real-time decision support.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Quality Assurance, Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure alignment between raw material quality, process parameters and product performance.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and leadership teams, driving data-informed process and quality improvements.
  
  

Data Infrastructure & Governance

• Collaborate with IT and automation teams to enhance data accessibility from MES, LIMS and ERP systems.
• Ensure robust data governance and standardization across raw material and production datasets.
  
  

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Food Science, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• 3 years of experience in data analytics or process optimization within the food ingredients or food manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with emulsions, spray drying, dry blending and/or plating processes strongly preferred.
• Experience with raw material quality assessment and supplier performance analytics highly desirable.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in data analytics and data visualization tools (Power BI, etc).
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning and process analytics.
• Familiarity with manufacturing data sources (MES, LIMS, ERP, etc).
  
  

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$63,900.00 - $101,200.00

Benefits And Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• 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).
  
  

Additional Benefits Include

• 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.
  
  

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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106328BR