Regional QFS Manager - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Regional QFS Manager - Decatur, IL

Job Summary:
The Regional QFS Manager is responsible for regional Quality and Food Safety leadership in the North American Corn division of ADM’s Carbohydrate Solutions business unit.  This role provides leadership in the development, implementation, execution and performance of Quality systems, to ensure product meets quality and food safety standards.  This role reports directly to the Director of Quality Food Safety, NA Corn Division, and is required to be based at an ADM location (administrative building or operations facility), agreed upon at hire.

Primary Job Functions:

• Provides support and guidance to local Quality Managers for decisions regarding quality/food safety impacts on products
• Assist with the implementation and administration of the QualityOne quality management system across NA Corn manufacturing facilities
• Supports training activities regarding Quality and Food Safety
• Maintains appropriate staffing within the Corn Division and facilitates succession planning by ensuring skills and development goals are established and achieved
• Ensures regional alignment with divisional and global Quality Technology Center goals and initiatives, including Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to measure success
• Manages, plans, implements and continuously improves programs and procedures for the region
• Distributes defined reports within the region that identify improvement area actions and ensures Management Review intervals are followed for each location
• Monitors IRM scores and ensures action plans are in place and effective for locations with below target scores
• Leads development, implementation and monitoring of quality verification programs within the region
• Works with Operations teams to ensure products meet quality and food safety standards and provides guidance as needed
• Supports overall safety goals for the region and locations
• Support the Commercial and Customer Quality teams with guidance, recommendations, resources and customer support for quality and food safety issues
• Travel as needed to support the needs across the division, as requested

Job Qualifications:

• Preferred 4 year degree or equivalent 7 year Food Safety experience and PCQI trained. Prior laboratory experience / knowledge of laboratory procedures
• Working knowledge of document management, PI, spreadsheets, Excel and databases
• Knowledge of applicable food regulations and requirements
• Ability to make decisions based on information and data available
• Ability to work as a team member and provide training
• Ability to think strategically and proactively to contribute to the development of the organization
• Ability to motivate staff and establish positive relationships across all levels of the organization

Working Conditions:

• Colleagues in this position are (or may be) exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. 
• If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.
• Domestic (and potentially global) travel is expected.
• This role may be required to work some weekends as situations require.

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-Andrea Bennett    ​
Recruiter- Nitha George 

 

City

Decatur

State

IL - Illinois

Location Country

United States

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.

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