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104645BR

Job Title:

Quality Coordinator - Columbus, NE

Department/Function:

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description:

Quality Coordinator - Columbus, NE

Essential Job Functions

Coordinates quality assurance procedures and policies of the company, establishing and performing testing procedures designed to maintain a high level of product quality. Coordinate daily lab functions, operate as the subject matter expert or assist team members in finding guidance to solve complex quality issues that arise in operations and the quality department on a daily basis. This assignment will include final approval of finished product, feedback on employee performance, and vender/instrumentation management. The Coordinator working with the Quality Superintendent and Quality Manager will delegate workload to other team members as needed and maintain open communications sharing department KPI progress including consumable stock levels, and technician performance.

Education/Training

+ Strong knowledge of corn industry laboratory, wet and/or dry milling operations or related industry laboratory/operations

+ Extensive safety training

+ Technical, chemical or managerial degree

+ HACCP certified

+ FSSC 22000 Internal Auditing

+ Communication training

+ High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

+ 2-4 year science degree (strongly preferred)

Special Skills (Preferred)

+ Ability to mentor (coach, counsel, and nurture employees)

+ Strong organizational and communication skills, and must be self-motivated

+ Ability to team build, train, and work on multiple tasks concurrently

+ Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities

+ Proven housekeeping and sanitation skills (MSS)

+ Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and willingness to work overtime when necessary

+ Accurate record keeping skills

+ Trained in laboratory functions - Ethanol, Mill/Feed, Sweetener, Sensory, Microbiological, day and shift positions. Demonstrates proficiency in all areas and has completed all applicable Analyst-in-Training programs.

+ Participates in the training and re-training of technicians on procedures and equipment. May provide work direction to less experienced lab technicians as required. Provides technical support to Lab Technicians and Operations Personnel. Participates in all lab related meetings and training.

+ Demonstrates an understanding of the production processes and willingly makes recommendations to operators and Management in order to achieve product quality.

+ Has an understanding of lab instrumentation and software. Able to perform non-routine maintenance on lab equipment and able to minimize equipment downtime. Diagnoses problems and makes recommendations for repair/replacement of equipment. Maintains calibration programs for all laboratory equipment.

+ Documents results of all testing procedures and promptly notifies supervision and processing departments of any necessary adjustments to operating parameters. Maintains records of special testing and inputs data into applicable computer systems in a timely manner. Maintains samples of tested product in order to confirm test results when necessary.

+ Monitors master manufacturing plan deviation ranges and provides immediate notification to management regarding deviations from established parameters.

+ Responsible for assisting shift technicians with the analytical testing, HACCP verification, approval for product release, and the generation of Certificates of Analysis for all applicable loaded finished products.

+ Responsible for daily approval of finished product rail available for shipment. Notifies management with regard to product quality issues prior to approval of product for shipment.

+ Able to modify, create, or develop new procedures based on valid reference methodology. Assists with the writing and revising of laboratory SOP’s.

+ Assists with daily, non-scheduled, assignments as needed.

+ Maintains a neat and clean working area at all times. Maintains clean equipment, returns equipment to storage areas when not in use, promptly cleans up spills.

+ Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies supervision of the need to re-order such supplies in a timely manner.

+ Actively participates with members of management and immediate co-workers in morning production meetings and toolbox meetings.

+ Works primarily a day shift position but will provide overtime coverage as needed, including shift coverage.

+ Maintains awareness of and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA, and employer standards and guidelines; serving as an active member of area GMP and Food Safety Internal Audit Teams.

+ Member of lab safety team, conducting safety audits of laboratory areas.

+ Familiarizes themselves with the hazards in their work area and how to protect themselves. Informs supervisor immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts. Additionally reports immediately any accidents, injuries and near misses to Lab Superintendent.

+ Informs supervision immediately of any hazards, unsafe acts or conditions found in their work area. In addition, immediately reports any accidents, injuries, or near misses to supervision.

+ Actively participates on a plant or area safety committee.

+ Actively participates in and takes the lead on plant safety interviews when requested.

+ Actively assists department management in resolution of SOR’s or SIO’s.

+ Evaluates employee performance, providing regular feedback.

+ Handles chemicals as outlined in manufacturers SDS.

+ May perform reasonably similar or related duties.

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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Req/Job ID:

104645BR

City:

Columbus

State:

NE - Nebraska

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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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$76,000.00 - $120,000.00