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102749BR

Job Title:

Supplier Quality Manager - NA Flavors - Erlanger, KY

Department/Function:

Quality & Food Safety

Job Description:

Supplier Quality Manager - NA Flavors - Erlanger, KY

Job Summary

This individual will be responsible for maintaining corporate Supplier quality and raw materials/ingredients approvals in NA within the Flavors BU. Accountable for overseeing the strategic execution of supplier Quality management for the Business Units. This role is responsible for Supplier Quality standards (Quality Management System) and guide the evolution of those standards within the Flavors NA BU. Oversee the execution of supplier Quality across the BUs and provide strategic direction on issues/concerns​. Support the oversight and execution of supplier Quality standards within Flavors NA BU / Sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Supplier Quality management, including onboarding and ongoing performance​

+ Accountable for review, approvals, and incoming raw materials and ingredients within the BU

+ Partnership with procurement, supply chain, logistics, and other supporting E2E to support supplier Quality management (e.g., Audit COE, Global QC COE)​

+ Works with the Quality Tech Center to establish and maintain category and ingredient risk assessments and integration into operations, Food Safety Plans

+ Oversees the development and maintenance of BU-specific Quality Standards​

+ Maintain and monitor supplier Quality KPIs​

+ Oversee the maintenance of the approved supplier list and communication to stakeholders​

+ Support Supplier Quality Specialists in establishing and maintaining specifications for incoming raw materials and share with suppliers ​

+ Oversight of the supplier audit program​

+ Support operations with supplier complaint handling​

+ Monitor & trend supplier quality incidents​

+ Continuous improvement of the supplier quality assurance program​

+ Oversee Emergency Approvals​

+ Oversee and assist where necessary for **FSVP compliance**

+ Evaluate and manage global supplier Quality risk​

+ Set and review performance metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement​

+ Oversee the execution of supplier Quality across the BUs and provide strategic direction on issues/concerns​

+ Collaborate with BU / QFS Location Managers to ensure effective execution of supplier Quality requirements and serve as a feedback loop to the CoE

+ Direct leader and manager of raw material specialists and other reporting colleagues

**Work to be accomplished:** ​

+ Provides strategic vision for supplier Quality management​

+ Oversees development and maintenance Global Supplier Quality Standard ​

+ Reviews outcomes of the BU BU-related CARS process and reviews ​

+ Owns the methodology and sets expectations for the supplier scorecard​

+ Provides supplier quality process performance for management review ​

+ Maintain and monitor supplier Quality KPIs

+ Provide Quality oversight for supplier management processes to ensure execution of the BU Supplier Quality Standards​

+ Partner with Regulatory, Customer Quality, and BU Quality Leaders to establish and maintain specifications for incoming raw materials and share with suppliers ​

+ Lead the development and maintain Raw Material Purchasing Specifications​

+ Manage Supplier qualification & approval for assigned BU/product lines​

+ Ensure, where applicable, Foreign Supplier Verification Program Requirements ​

+ Oversight of overall Quality SCARs and conduct follow-ups with escalated suppliers to address issues​

+ Collaborate with Procurement by providing Quality-related Supplier data & metrics for scorecards​

+ Collect necessary data from Procurement on suppliers to share with BU/Local Quality Leadership​

+ Maintain BU-level supplier documents and supplier data for assigned areas

**Desired Traits:** ​

+ Strategic mindset​

+ Demonstrated people leadership​

+ Supplier engagement ​

+ Networked with Procurement ​

+ Bias for action ​

+ Mentorship/coaching

Requirements

+ Food (human or animal) safety auditing experience in an industrial setting

+ Bachelor’s degree preferred - preferably in Biological Sciences, Food Science, or related field.

+ 3-5 years’ experience in managing food safety in a food processing environment.

+ Familiarity with HACCP/ HARPC and product food safety control programs

+ Experience in GFSI schemes, organic, kosher, FSMA Food Safety Plan, and **FSVP**

+ Experience/knowledge in Microbiology, Food Safety, troubleshooting, and process improvement skills

+ Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

+ Good knowledge of statistics and statistical process control (SPC)(Six Sigma Green Belt experience preferred)

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Organized and detail-oriented.

+ Comfortable working in a distance team environment.

+ Effective communication skills with the ability to deliver positive feedback as well as corrective strategies in a proactive and respectful manner

+ High ethical standards and ability to travel independently

Relocation Assistance is available with this position.

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.

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REF:102749BR

Req/Job ID:

102749BR

City:

Erlanger

State:

KY - Kentucky

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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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$71,800.00 - $134,500.00

Salaried Incentive Plan:

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus