Quality Manager (Specialty Ingredients) NA - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialty Ingredients (SI) NA Quality Manager is responsible for supporting SI NA in quality, food safety, and verification of conformance to regulatory requirements. This position reports to the SI NA Regional Quality Manager for ADM. The role provides leadership, support, and guidance to ensure Food Safety/Quality requirements are met in North American SI locations, specifically for lecithin and polyol manufacturing sites, driving improvements. It involves leading the Change Management Process, promoting a culture of quality, and developing/implementing training. The manager will maintain the Quality/Training Food Safety Schedule, monitor metrics, manage Food Safety/Quality programs, and ensure compliance with 3rd Party certifications (e.g., BRC, Gluten Free, Certified Organic) and Regulatory Agencies (FDA, CFIA). Additionally, the role supports information technology systems like PolicyTech and eQMS, coordinates external project requests, and requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Requirements

• 7 years Food Safety experience in a Food Manufacturing environment
• PCQI trained
• Working knowledge of document management, COPQ, spreadsheets, and Excel.
• Knowledge of applicable food regulations and requirements
• Ability to make decisions based on information and data available.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and be a team player.
• Must be able to interact with all levels of the organization, including senior management, customers, and regulatory officials, as needed.
• Must be organized, possess time management skills and be able to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate experience of effective leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 4 year degree or equivalent
• Preferred knowledge of Power BI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, support and guidance to ensure that Food Safety/Quality requirements are met in the North American SI locations.
• Provide SI Quality and Food Safety support for lecithin and polyol manufacturing sites and drive improvements.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to lead Change Management Process to ensure the effective implementation of new or updated processes and procedures.
• Lead by example and promote a culture of quality.
• Develops, implements, and facilitates Quality and Food Safety training, as needed.
• Maintain the Quality/Training Food Safety Schedule for SI and ensure all NA locations are in compliance.
• Monitors metrics that support Quality and Food Safety.
• Manages, plans, implements and continuously improves the written Food Safety/Quality programs and procedures.
• Ensure that the processes and systems are adequate to implement, achieve and maintain 3rd Party certifications (i.e., BRC, Gluten Free, Certified Organic) and Regulatory Agency (FDA, CFIA) compliance.
• Establish and maintain standard work templates and training matrices for SI division.
• Provide support for information technology systems, such as PolicyTech and eQMS, in North America.
• Coordinate requests submitted to the SI division for external projects.

Benefits

• medical/Rx
• dental
• vision
• on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings account
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• cash balance plan
• discounted employee stock purchasing program
• life insurance
• disability
• workers’ compensation
• legal assistance
• identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• Adoption assistance
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree