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101440BR

Job Title:

Quality Manager - West Plant - Decatur, IL

Department/Function:

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description:

Quality Manager - West Plant - Decatur, IL

This is a full-time, exempt level position.

Position Summary:

The Decatur West Plant is seeking a Quality Manager with the skills to drive operational improvements and ensure compliance with QFS regulations. As a member of the West Plant leadership team, this position will report directly to the Plant Manager and provide guidance and leadership to the West Complex, including the Crush, Lecithin and Refinery departments.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Provides leadership, support, and guidance to ensure that Quality and Food Safety requirements are met.

+ Manages a team of QFS professionals.

+ Partners with the Refinery Manager on with specialty oil blends, formulation and general oilseeds refinery support.

+ The ability to provide motivation to direct reports, and demonstrate leadership qualities to all plant personnel is needed.

+ Manages, plans, implements, and continuously improves the Food Safety/Quality divisional programs.

+ Escalates and communicates quality and food safety issues, as required, to Plant Management, Regional QFS, BU NA QFS Director and the Technology Center.

+ Develops and delivers engaging and effective training, measures effectiveness of training and makes updates for continuous improvement.

+ Tracks and reports the Cost of Poor Quality to drive continuous improvement in the plant.

+ Oversee usage of and provide support for information technology systems (i.e., Policy Tech, APeCS, GEMINI, etc.)

+ Coordinates mock recalls and QFS inspections of the facility in accordance with applicable regulations.

+ Ensure the processes and systems are adequate to implement, achieve, and maintain 3rd party certifications (i.e., GMP+, SQF, etc.) and FDA compliance (21 CFR 507 and/or 21 CFR 117).

+ Coordinates RCAs on quality concerns and customer complaints to drive high level countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence.

+ Provide support to department leadership on quality issues that are impacting the operation.

+ Works directly with commercial teams and Oils Tech Services on customer complaints.

Minimum Job Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study such as Engineering, Chemistry or Food Science plus five (5) or more years of experience in a Quality and Food Safety role in a food manufacturing facility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Extensive background in Oilseeds Processing and Quality and Food Safety in a food manufacturing facility.

+ Strong problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a results focused approach.

+ Effective leadership, change management and project/program management skills

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, acts as a reliable pro-active communicator.

+ A continuous improvement mindset, a drive for success, and a consistently positive attitude and outlook

+ Must be willing and able to maintain a high degree of availability to a 24/7 operation.

Physical Demands:

+ The physical requirements of the job requires ability to climb stairs, lift 50 pounds, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, computer work, working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, working adjusted hours, and working as instructed.

+ This role is in an industrial manufacturing facility, which can include exposure to loud noise, chemical hazards, performing work inside/outside in various weather conditions and in dusty/dirty environments.

+ Employees working at the Decatur West Plant 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.

+ Prompt and consistent attendance is required.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:101440BR

Req/Job ID:

101440BR

City:

Decatur

State:

IL - Illinois

Ref ID:

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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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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

+ **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

+ **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

+ **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

+ Paid time off including paid holidays.

+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

+ Tuition assistance.

+ Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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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:

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$92,800.00 - $174,800.00

Salaried Incentive Plan:

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan