Director Global Animal & Pet Nutrition Quality

Archer Daniels Midland•Decatur, IL

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About The Position

The Director, Global Animal & Pet Nutrition Quality will provide leadership, direction and guidance regarding food safety and quality management systems for the Animal & Pet Nutrition segments of the Nutrition business unit. This role supports the Animal & Pet business as an industry leader in quality and food safety, manages a strategic plan to advance the company's business objectives and promotes quality globally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required with a Masters preferred in Food Science, Microbiology or related field.
15+ years of industry experience in Food Manufacturing.
10+ years Quality Management experience, preferred in Animal & Pet business.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must.
Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization, including senior management, customers, and regulatory officials as needed.
Prior enterprise level quality and food safety experience is required.
Knowledge and experience working with FDA, USDA and international regulatory agencies.
Knowledge and experience with GFSI and QMS certifications.
Extensive experience in a food/beverage manufacturing and laboratory environment, HACCP, and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

Lead the creation and execution of a global quality strategy that aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements across all markets.
Develop, implement, and maintain a global quality management system (QMS) to ensure consistent product quality and safety standards across all facilities and regions.
Ensure all products meet international regulatory standards and food safety guidelines (e.g., FDA, EFSA, Codex Alimentarius, etc.).
Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for quality enhancements and efficiency gains across the organization’s processes, products, and systems.
Act as the lead in addressing and managing product recalls or quality crises, ensuring effective communication, and implementing corrective actions.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and customers to ensure the highest standards of raw materials and finished products.
Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
Assess potential risks to product quality and food safety and proactively address them.
Work closely with Quality and Food Safety Technology Center, R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality-related issues and ensure product consistency.
Monitor key quality performance indicators (KPIs) globally and communicate findings to senior leadership regarding global quality initiatives, trends, and challenges.
Partner with the centralized teams on the development of quality training programs for all colleagues to ensure they are up-to-date with best practices, food safety protocols, and quality systems.

Benefits

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.