Quality Supervisor - Quincy, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Quincy, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Supervisor - Quincy, IL Job Summary The Quality Supervisor will be responsible for identifying & communicating food safety & quality issues to the quality and management team. This individual will also assist in the implementation of corrective & preventative actions as needed. This role will play vital role in ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate audit requirements. In addition, this position will be directly involved in the ongoing development, implementation & improvement of the local Quality Management. It is the expectation that the Quality Supervisor will actively participate in continuous improvement objectives in order to meet or exceed customer requirements & business goals. Work Duties and Required Skills Assist in monitoring the results of raw material, in-process product, & finished product testing for compliance with specifications. Notify management team of deviations & help to make ship/no ship decisions. Daily monitoring of the day-to-day facility processing operations to ensure adherence to all regulatory standards, including equipment inspection & participation in pre-operational start-up procedures Identify potential sources of contamination within each product flow & assist in foreign material investigations. Assess product quality risk as needed in determination of final product disposition Create & implement internal monitoring audits. Notify the General Manager & production team of non-conformances & assist in implementing corrective actions. Assist in developing, implementing & validating science-based HACCP plans, associated prerequisite programs, & SOPs for each process area within the facility. Maintain audit-ready status of plant & prepare for 3rd party & customer audits Lead role in conduct internal food safety, GMP audits, & SOP audits Track & trend data to ensure new trends are not developing. Assist in developing & implementing a plan of action to improve areas identified for improvement Development & implementation of training programs to instruct employees to monitor & document HACCP, SOP, & other required functions Maintain daily records of HACCP, SOP & regulatory paperwork, reviewing to assure the production of safe & wholesome food products Conduct food safety meetings Assess and analyze capability of plant to meet and ensure customer specifications are met Review, revise as necessary standards and quality methods to be utilized Identify quality-related training needs and train employees Engage staff from all disciplines to agree on comprehensive quality procedures Liaison with customers, auditors, state and federal agencies Knowledge of Global Food Safety Oversight of inventory Manage daily HRCI reconciliation Investigate manufacturing errors and complete proper reports including, yield instigations, CAPA reports Oversight of sample retains product testing Develop and maintain site specific work instructions Oversee Pest Control Program Complaint investigations RCA CAPA Coordinate activities with site Quality Technician Liaison to Regional QA Team Other duties as assigned by manager Minimum Requirements BS/BA Biology, Food Science, Animal Science or related field Previous supervision of QC/QA department in the food processing industry preferred Solid understanding of HACCP & Quality Management Systems through HACCP certification and/or inspection & auditing certification Previous work with BRC, AIB, or other Food Safety Regulatory organizations preferred Knowledge of GFSI standards Understanding of root cause analysis Prior experience leading / supervising people, preferred. Demonstrated self-starter and able to self-monitor with minimal oversight. Results driven to provide support to achieve the goals established by leadership. The ability to provide motivation to the direct reports and demonstrate leadership qualities to all personnel. Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem-solving skills Excellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks Computer skills and capability with Microsoft Products Applicant must be able to work in all types of climates both inside and out including extreme hot and cold temperatures, noisy environments, heights, dusty environments, all of which require use of Personal Protective Equipment. Ability to climb stairs, access ladders, catwalks and elevated working platforms across all hours of shift working time. Job also requires some lifting, sit and stand for long periods of time, work with heights, bending, kneeling and respirator qualified. Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required. Hiring Manager- Hana Murphy Recruiter- Ashley Medina 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. 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:

Requirements

BS/BA Biology, Food Science, Animal Science or related field
Solid understanding of HACCP & Quality Management Systems through HACCP certification and/or inspection & auditing certification
Knowledge of GFSI standards
Understanding of root cause analysis
Demonstrated self-starter and able to self-monitor with minimal oversight.
Results driven to provide support to achieve the goals established by leadership.
The ability to provide motivation to the direct reports and demonstrate leadership qualities to all personnel.
Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem-solving skills
Excellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
Computer skills and capability with Microsoft Products
Applicant must be able to work in all types of climates both inside and out including extreme hot and cold temperatures, noisy environments, heights, dusty environments, all of which require use of Personal Protective Equipment.
Ability to climb stairs, access ladders, catwalks and elevated working platforms across all hours of shift working time.
Job also requires some lifting, sit and stand for long periods of time, work with heights, bending, kneeling and respirator qualified.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervision of QC/QA department in the food processing industry preferred
Previous work with BRC, AIB, or other Food Safety Regulatory organizations preferred
Prior experience leading / supervising people, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring the results of raw material, in-process product, & finished product testing for compliance with specifications.
Notify management team of deviations & help to make ship/no ship decisions.
Daily monitoring of the day-to-day facility processing operations to ensure adherence to all regulatory standards, including equipment inspection & participation in pre-operational start-up procedures
Identify potential sources of contamination within each product flow & assist in foreign material investigations.
Assess product quality risk as needed in determination of final product disposition
Create & implement internal monitoring audits.
Notify the General Manager & production team of non-conformances & assist in implementing corrective actions.
Assist in developing, implementing & validating science-based HACCP plans, associated prerequisite programs, & SOPs for each process area within the facility.
Maintain audit-ready status of plant & prepare for 3rd party & customer audits
Lead role in conduct internal food safety, GMP audits, & SOP audits
Track & trend data to ensure new trends are not developing.
Assist in developing & implementing a plan of action to improve areas identified for improvement
Development & implementation of training programs to instruct employees to monitor & document HACCP, SOP, & other required functions
Maintain daily records of HACCP, SOP & regulatory paperwork, reviewing to assure the production of safe & wholesome food products
Conduct food safety meetings
Assess and analyze capability of plant to meet and ensure customer specifications are met
Review, revise as necessary standards and quality methods to be utilized
Identify quality-related training needs and train employees
Engage staff from all disciplines to agree on comprehensive quality procedures
Liaison with customers, auditors, state and federal agencies
Knowledge of Global Food Safety
Oversight of inventory
Manage daily HRCI reconciliation
Investigate manufacturing errors and complete proper reports including, yield instigations, CAPA reports
Oversight of sample retains product testing
Develop and maintain site specific work instructions
Oversee Pest Control Program
Complaint investigations RCA CAPA
Coordinate activities with site Quality Technician
Liaison to Regional QA Team
Other duties as assigned by manager