Co-manufacturing Quality Specialist

Archer Daniels Midland • Erlanger, KY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Co-man Quality Specialist on our Quality team, you will play a critical role in supporting quality and food safety across all contract-manufacturing locations for our North America Flavors business. Reporting to the Regional Co-Man QFS Manager, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams from the early stages of contract manufacturer onboarding through production development, serving as a quality and food safety subject matter expert and non-conformance leader.

Requirements

• An associate degree in a science-related field (Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) or 2-3 years’ experience in food or beverage manufacturing QA in a production environment
• Follow all company policies, cGMP, Food Safety, FDA, USDA, GFSI, FSMA, OSHA Safety regulations, QMS and SOP/SSOPs
• Strong quality and food safety technical skills and problem solving/organizational skills (cGMPs, basic microbiology including swabbing, IPM, hygienic design, and sanitation)
• Ability to read written instructions, SOPs, SSOPs and write production quality reports in documentation or computer database programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying technical information and results
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs and walk/stand throughout shift
• This position requires travel to domestic and international sites approximately 25% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Strong self-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills
• Strong customer interaction skills
• High level of professionalism and alignment to ADM values
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and adapt to changing needs
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Teamwork and a collaborative style
• Learning agility and adaptability to change

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial approval audits of contract manufacturers to confirm they meet ADM’s quality and food safety standards and controls
• Calculate and submit internal risk management (IRM) scores for all regional contract manufacturers on a quarterly basis to the QFS Tech Center
• Perform routine and for-cause audits and site visits on a scheduled basis
• Provide quality and food safety oversight for warehousing and distribution operations
• Support customer and regulatory audit processes
• Develop customer-facing quality documentation to support their quality teams
• Support the non-conformance process for deviations and rejections at contract manufacturer facilities, ensuring corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) are properly implemented
• Conduct annual traceability exercises with each contract manufacturer and maintain accurate documentation
• Identify and propose improvements to quality protocols and procedures that reduce cost and increase efficiency
• Partner with peers in similar roles across business units to identify synergies and align on standards

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree