Value Leadership Manager, RIC

Purpose Statement

The Value Leadership Manager, RIC is accountable for:
• Managing and leading assigned RIC associates (e.g.; scientists, engineers and/or research technicians).
• Delivering value leadership across ROCS, DTV and other process improvement initiatives.
• Strong collaboration with Innovation, CBU, Procurement, Productivity and Plant stakeholders to identify and implement 
projects that deliver strong value to our customers, consumers, and the business.
• Supports the Product and Process Commercialization Team (PPC) in delivering seamless commercialization of new 
products and processes across all USC plants.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Leadership
• Ensure execution of plans and delivery of key outcomes by: 
(a) getting the right people on the team; 
(b) aligning and preparing them to perform at a higher level; and 
(c) providing daily leadership to create positive experiences to shape beliefs and actions consistent with our desired 
culture.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders (e.g., procurement, plant operations, CBU, etc.) to prioritize, plan and execute high 
impact initiatives across all USC product categories.
• Develops, implements and communicates short and mid-term business plans, consistent with the R&D and the 
corporation's business strategies and plans. Ensures assigned associates understand these plans, the link with 
corporate business strategies, and the role of each associate in accomplishing these plans. 
• Demonstrates subject matter expertise in current products, processes and understands business and customer needs
then deploys resources appropriately to meet those needs, including obtaining COE or external resources as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage and support team members across multiple projects and provide timely and 
accurate information to stakeholders.
• Utilizes solid presentation techniques in facilitating, conducting briefings and technical meetings for internal and 
external customers.
• Cross-functional team leadership on key initiatives, products, and programs including creating strong partnerships 
within RIC, the USC plant leadership teams and key departmental stakeholders.
• Agile and able to flex and adapt quickly to meet changing or emerging challenges and needs.
Project Management
• Manages and/or oversees assigned projects and programs related to cost reduction, process improvements, line 
improvements, new product/process development and commercialization. 
• Utilize project and process management best practices to deliver project results within target metrics, implementing a 
continuous improvement approach:
o Ensures adequate resources (people, budgets, equipment, etc.) are available for department initiatives 
o Monitors the accomplishment of project milestones and adherence to timelines, budgets and other 
performance standard and implements corrective actions when necessary. 
o Reviews and analyzes new project requests, assigning resources and prioritizing according to business need.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field (e.g. Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Engineering, Sensory 
Science, etc.); Masters is a plus.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in food manufacturing with experience delivering success through leadership of
managing direct reports.
o Demonstrated ability in managing and developing direct reports.
• Proven success in managing direct reports and cross functional resources through initiatives, projects.
o Demonstrated ability to work with ambiguity.
o Demonstrated experience managing complex, strategic projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead formulation and process development.
o Champions new processes and procedures
o Effective change management and the ability to gain alignment with direct reports and stakeholders
o Proven success utilizing influencing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment successfully managing competing priorities.
• Proven track record of taking initiative and delivering results.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation ability with all audiences and levels of management.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage a team that is spread across multiple locations and environments.
• Travels up to 40% of the time.