Divisional Coman/Supplier Quality Specialist -Decatur, ILorColumbus,NE

Decatur

IL - Illinois

Quality & Food Safety

Job Description

Divisional CoMan/Supplier Quality Specialist - Decatur, IL or Columbus, NE

The Divisional CoMan/Supplier Quality Specialist is responsible for ensuring the execution of supplier quality standards and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations. This role involves providing quality oversight for supplier management processes, partnering with various teams to establish and maintain raw material specifications, and leading the development of manufacturing instructions. The specialist will also manage supplier qualifications, oversee quality-related issues, and collaborate with procurement to enhance supplier performance.
This position reports to the Supplier QFS manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Oversight:
  • Provide quality oversight for supplier management processes to ensure compliance with Global and Business Unit (BU) Supplier Quality Standards.
  • Manage supplier and contract manufacturer qualification and approval processes for assigned BU/product lines.
• Specification Management:
  • Partner with quality, commercial, procurement and others to establish and maintain specifications for incoming raw materials and effectively communicate these specifications to suppliers.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of manufacturing instructions for products produced at contract manufacturers (CoMans).
  • Develop and maintain Raw Material Purchasing Specifications.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance:
  • Ensure adherence to Foreign Supplier Verification Program requirements where applicable.
  • Oversee and enforce the management of Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and conduct follow-ups with escalated suppliers to address quality issues.
• Data Management and Reporting:
  • Collaborate with Procurement to provide quality-related supplier data and metrics for scorecards.
  • Collect and share necessary supplier data with BU and local quality leadership to drive continuous improvement.
  • Maintain BU-level supplier documents and data for assigned areas, ensuring up-to-date records and compliance.
• Performance Monitoring:
  • Collect and analyze performance metrics related to supplier quality and food safety, identifying and escalating trending issues for timely review.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work closely with BU and QFS Location Managers to ensure effective execution of supplier quality requirements and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Strategic Mindset: Ability to think critically and strategically to drive quality improvements across the supply chain.
• Strong Communication and Coordination Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Supplier Quality Awareness: Deep understanding of supplier quality management and the impact of supplier performance on overall product quality and food safety.
• Bias for Action: Proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing effective solutions swiftly.
• Mentorship/Coaching: Passion for developing others through mentorship and coaching, fostering a culture of learning and growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality management, food safety, or quality assurance within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, HACCP) and quality management systems.
• Proficient in data analysis and performance metric tracking.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• PCQI Certification
• Certification in Quality Management (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ).
• Experience with supplier audits and assessments.

• This role may require occasional travel to supplier locations and manufacturing sites.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

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).

• 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.

#IncludingYou

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

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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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