Raw Material And Supplier Quality Manager - Kennesaw, GA

Job Description

Raw Material And Supplier Quality Manager - Kennesaw, GA

NATURE & SCOPE

This individual will be responsible for the oversight and success of the North American region’s raw material and supplier qualification programs for ADM’s Health and Wellness (H&W) division. This role will build and maintain a centralized location and unified process across all NA H&W sites that will allow consideration of multiple compliance requirements and be organized in such a way that all sites have accessibility.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Create and/or modify procedures around the qualification of raw materials and supplier, including frequency of review, success and risk acceptance criteria, and the retrieval and storage of information.
• Create and maintain one centralized location for the storage of supplier and raw material qualification information.
• Perform regular risk assessments to determine the continued compliance of raw material and suppliers.
• Ensure changes within the industry that could impact raw material or supplier qualification are considered promptly.
• Ensure qualification acceptance is appropriately evaluated against multiple certification and regulatory requirements as they relate to individual site qualification requirements for raw material and suppliers.
• Oversee the scheduling of supplier audits by partnering with individual sites and ADM resources outside H&W. Conduct qualification audits as necessary.
• Oversee the quality evaluation within supplier scorecards. Define criteria for success and, evaluation, and failures that would result in disqualification.
• Oversee and conduct as necessary the evaluation and risk assessments of new and alternatively sourced raw materials against food safety parameters, FSVP compliance, and other applicable procedures.
• Oversee Co-Manufacturing relationships
• Oversee the NA FSVP program.
• Perform on-site food safety and quality system audits of vendors.

Education

• Minimum – Bachelors in Food Science, Biology, or equivalent

Experience

• 5+ years’ work experience in CFR 111 or 117 compliant facility in Quality or Supply Chain
• Preferred: Experience in auditing

Specific skills

• Working knowledge and experience pertaining to regulatory requirements in an FDA regulated food manufacturing environment, including, FSMA and HARPC/HACCP.
• Working knowledge and experience in food defense preferred.
• Strong analytical experience, with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Maintains a high level of self-motivation including, the ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Utilize word processing and Excel software to design quality procedures, method instruction, and control plans.
• Ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment.
• Ability to assess situations and develop solutions.
• Effective communications and report writing skills; legible handwriting required.
• Excellent PC skills, with a strong background in ERP and QMS programs with the ability to quickly become proficient new systems.
• Strong leadership skills
• Results driven, strong work ethic
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and time management skills
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license

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-   Stephanie Tanksley ​
Recruiter-  Ashley Medina

 

City

Kennesaw

State

GA - Georgia

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.