Quality Specialist - Hutchinson, KS

Job Description

Quality Specialist – Hutchinson, KS
This is a non-exempt level position.

Position Summary:
The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for quality, food safety and verification of conformance to regulatory requirements in support of plant operations. This position will offer support to production in making quality decisions, investigating non-conforming products, and providing oversight during process upsets. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.
Must have availability to occasionally work across shifts.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Routinely conduct GMP, Food Safety Plan / HACCP, and GFSI (SQF) compliance inspections
• Perform verification checks and assessments related to process function, sanitation, procedural practices, personnel performance, and product quality
• Interface with facility management on findings and corrective actions
• Conduct microbiological swabbing for environmental monitoring, monitor and report results
• Conduct for-cause investigations, determining root cause of issues
• Provide guidance on sanitation methodology and chemical usage
• Lead shift sanitation team
• Conduct pre-operation inspection of equipment that has undergone maintenance and/or sanitation.
• Verify food safety related calibration and preventive maintenance activities
• Assist facility management in assessing process deviations, related impact, and response
• Assist with creating standard operating procedures and work instructions with food safety implications
• Assist with third party and supplier audits in relation to quality/production
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Focus on food safety and customer needs in all aspects of work
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining Quality requirements
• Good problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related Science field or 3 years’ prior Quality Control / Assurance experience.

Required Experience:

• Prior laboratory experience / knowledge of laboratory procedures

Desired Experience:

• Experience preferred in an industrial environment

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-  Jennifer Hood-Sierra ​
Recruiter-  Dolly Lamba


 

City

Hutchinson

State

KS - Kansas

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.

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:

$49,000.00 - $87,300.00