Finished Product QA - Mendota, IL

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site

401(k) with matching contributions

Life insurance

Disability

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

ADM Milling – Carbohydrate Solutions in Mendota, IL seeks a Finished Product QA to oversee daily production at a 30,000 cwt/day wheat flour mill, maintaining safety and quality while driving efficiency. You will work in a self-directed team and build strong relationships across departments.

The role requires proactive problem solving, sharp communication, and the ability to document records per ADM policies.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong commitment to employee safety.
• Establish leadership skills.
• Excellent communication written and oral.
• Ability to hear, speak clearly, read and comprehend.

Responsibilities

• Oversee four final product systems within a self-directed team.
• Improve efficiency and product quality within budget parameters.
• Communicate effectively with other departments, vendors, transportation, and customers.
• Maintain records per ADM policies and procedures.
• Support operational excellence initiatives and train team members.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Finished Product QA – Mendota, IL

ADM Milling – Carbohydrate Solutions

This is a salaried non-exempt level position.

Position Summary:

This key operational role is responsible for daily production at a 30,000 cwt/day wheat flour mill. The ideal candidate maintains ADMs high standards for Safety and Quality while maintaining production and efficiency excellence. Successful candidates will be good communicators who can nurture outstanding relationships as part of a self-directed work team. They will have the ability to identify and decisively solve problems as they arise and maintain records in accordance with established ADM policies.

The Finished Product QA will be part of a self-directed teams as small as 2 members and up to 35.

Job Responsibilities:

Health, Safety & Environmental:

• Facilitate and ensure adherence to safety regulations, rules and sound practices.
• Coordinate and participate in audits, prioritizing and tracking completion of findings.
• Ensure that unsafe behavior and conditions are corrected.
• Perform Safety audits and set the example for safety.

Production:

• Manages and oversees equipment operations of four final product systems as part of a self-directed team.
• Optimize efficiency and product quality in accordance with budgetary parameters
• Communicates effectively with other departments, external vendors, transportation group as well as customers.
• Maintains records in accordance with established ADM policies and procedures
• Assists external departments
• Proactively seeks and supports the plant goals and vision in accordance with ADM Milling’s strategic vision
• Bases all decisions, perform acts and personify self in the best interest on the company
• Proactively support operational excellence initiatives.
• Continually train and develop operational team members.

Sanitation/Food Safety:

• Ensure the facility maintains world class sanitation standards.
• Prepare the facility for, and participate in, regulatory/third party/customer/company audits.

Required Skills:

• Must have a strong commitment to employee safety
• Require excellent command of the following: leadership, problem solving, self-motivation, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Must have confident and courteous manner.
• Must have established leadership skills.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly, read, comprehend and communicate orally and in writing.
• Position requires standing and walking for long periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working with tools, working within close-confined spaces, and working within extreme temperatures.

ADM requires the successful completion ofabackground check.

REF:112017BR "AJCIND"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:

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.

#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 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

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.