Archer Daniels Midland

86440BR

Job Title:

Distribution QFS Manager Flavors

Department/Function:

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description:

Distribution QFS Manager Flavors - Erlanger, KY

Job Summary:

The QFS Distribution Manager is a leadership position within the NA Flavors Supply Chain team. This critical role will have ownership of the quality and food safety programs, controls, and processes within the NA Flavors warehousing network to ensure quality principles are integrated into our receiving, shipping, inventory, storage & internal/external logistics processes meet or exceed expectations. Supporting Erlanger production sites while driving key compliance & safety initiatives related to warehousing operations. This colleague will report to the Director of Logistics and Purchasing and along with functional alignment to the Divisional Quality and Food Safety Leadership team.

The position will include the oversight to ensure the strict adherence of food safety protocols when transporting ingredients across our network of plants & warehouses. Working cross functionally to support broader supply chain team and across the broader value chain to enhance execution excellence this role requires the ability to work independently, exhibit sound judgment, and have a strong customer centric mindset while ensuring the quality and food safety of product and materials handled. This role will seek synergies across NA Flavors that supports, enhances & reinforces our food safety culture for our network of warehouses including 3PL’s.

Primary Job Functions:

• Manage staff (ADM and contractor) personnel at warehouse locations to perform QFS activities.

• Ensure GFSI certifications are achieved for all locations.

• Ensure all food safety plan, risk assessments, and pre-requisite programs are accurate, well defined, and followed for each warehouse location to meet FDA regulations, requirements, and practices.

• Be aware of key customer requirements to ensure compliance.

• Ensure all inbound process are developed and followed to efficient sampling and inspections to enable quick put-away and most efficient dock-to-stock timing.

• Perform PCQI verification activities, if any are ever determined within scope of distribution.

• Point-of-contact for daily and escalated issues related to quality and food safety.

• Develop and ensure employees are trained on specific job functions and activities focused food safety awareness and processes prescriptive to colleague role.

• Perform routine GMP audits and manage corrective actions. Participate with annual site management reviews.

• Perform monthly management audit and walk-through and report up to site QFS Manager.

• Ensure proper pest control program is managed. Coordinate with Site Sanitation Manager as needed.

• Ensure all inbound, storage, and outbound processes are developed and followed to ensure expected QFS deliverables are met at both ADM owned and 3rd party warehouse facilities.

• Assist supply chain planners and schedulers with QC/QA issues to ensure on-time shipments and transfers.

• Key participant in corporate internal, customer, regulatory, and certification audits.

• Lead investigations for QC/QA related customer complaints or other non-conformances from QA deficiencies.

• Provide & support clear EHS leadership across network of warehouses & E2E supply chain processes.

• Define, document, and communicate performance metrics as aligned with Erlanger quality and food safety goals.

• Support transportation/logistics teams to ensure food safety programs are adopted & driven throughout our transportation network.

• Set annual team goals and employee development plans as aligned with COE goals.

Requirements:

• Education: Four year university degree in supply chain, operations management, or business administration, supplemented with a minimum of 5 years experience in supply chain, warehouse management and minimum of three years with quality assurance experience in a production/warehouse environment.

• Five (5) years with people and/or department management experience

• PCQI Qualified, HACCP trained.

• Ability to understand technical properties of functional ingredients.

• Working knowledge of FDA/US food safety regulations, requirements, and practices

• Ability to routinely travel between local warehouses to perform routine and unexpected tasks

• Ability to prioritize work independently, with minimal supervision to plan, organize and execute effectively

• Strong communication skills including communication and technical writing and verbal communications

• Demonstrated capacity to excel within high risk, fast-paced work environment.

• Willing to work outside normal business hours including nights and weekends as required.

• Proficient in computer processes and Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel and Outlook

Working Conditions:

Employees in this position working at this location 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. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager. Domestic and global travel is expected to be minimal.

Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. 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:

86440BR

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 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. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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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.