QFS Manager

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Education assistance

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

ADM seeks a Quality and Food Safety Complex Manager in Windsor, Ontario to oversee site FSQ performance and compliance. You will develop training programs, improve the Food Safety Management System, and support plant personnel and contractors.

Reporting to the Area Facility Manager, you will lead the FSQ team, coordinate audits, and drive continuous improvement across quality, lab, maintenance, and production functions. Strong leadership and regulatory focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related field or 3 years’ prior Quality Control / Assurance experience.
• Laboratory experience or knowledge of laboratory procedures.
• Focus on food safety and customer needs in all aspects of work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and improves Food Safety/Quality programs across the complex.
• Ensures compliance with GMP, sanitation and pest control programs.
• Leads FSQ training, audits and supplier/ customer communications.
• Manages data in FSQ databases and supports plant decision making.

Skills

Quality management

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

GMP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

APECS

Policy Tech

GEMINI

Maximo

Job description

Job Description

Position: Quality and Food Safety (QFS) Complex Manager
Location: Windsor, Ontario
Position Type: Full-Time Salaried Exempt

About the Role

The QFS (Quality and Food Safety) Complex Manager is responsible for oversight of the overall Food Safety/Quality performance and compliance obligations at the site complex. Other responsibilities include the development of Food Safety and Quality training programs for facility personnel and contractors as well as continual improvement of the facility's Food Safety Management System. This position is responsible for performing various tasks to support the plant wide Food Safety/Quality which include: maintaining records for regulatory compliance, implementation of Food Safety and Quality standards, acting as a resource for quality production, lab, maintenance departments and staff.

This position reports to the Area Facility Manager and has a dotted-line to the OBU Quality Group.

Essential Job Functions

• Understands their role in food safety and quality systems, actively participates in food safety efforts and ensures all activities conform to good manufacturing practices.
• Understands their role in Safety and Environmental programs in the facility and promotes a safe, environmentally compliant workplace.
• Manages, plans, implements, and continuously improves the Food Safety/Quality programs in the complex.
• Complies and implements Divisional FS programs, plant programs, regulatory requirements, and requirements defined by 3rd party certifications (i.e., SQF, GMP+, ISO 9001, etc.).
• Serves as the Food Safety Team Leader and is actively involved in all Food Safety Plans.
• Oversees compliance for GMP/ Sanitation and Pest Control programs at the complex.
• Provide support and guidance for day to day decision making regarding quality/food safety impact on products.
• Oversees planning, development and implementation of Sanitation Standards and Goals for the complex.
• Interact with Corporate, Quality and Food/ Feed Safety groups and ensures stakeholders are provided necessary information (i.e., customer complaint investigation and response, supplier questionnaires, audits, quality investigations etc.).
• Utilize appropriate Food Safety/ Quality databases: APECS, Policy Tech, GEMINI, Maximo, etc.
• Maintains and encourage a safe working environment and support safety programs.
• Support plant training activities regarding Quality Food Safety education.
• Represent Food Safety/ Quality issues, provide guidance and help.
• Ensure direct reports are establishing goals an setting metrics that support both corporate and plant Food Safety/ Quality initiatives.
• Actively participate in employee development.
• Provide guidance on AFE’s and Maximo requests that support Food Safety/ Quality initiatives.
• Establish expectations for asset preservation with regard to Food Safety and Quality items.
• Responsible for ensuring products meet defined requirements and insures proper disposition of non-conforming products.
• Responsible for management of the Supplier Programs in the plant including approvals, complaints rejections and feedback.
• Provides auditing support for supplier, ADM facilities and departments.
• Escalates and communicates quality and food safety issues, as required, to Plant Management, Regional QFS, BU NA QFS Director and the Technology Center.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related Science field or 3 years’ prior Quality Control / Assurance experience.
• Prior laboratory experience / knowledge of laboratory procedures.
• Focus on food safety and customer needs in all aspects of work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining Quality requirements.
• Good problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Working Conditions:

• Employees in this position 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Lifting or carrying of weights over fifty (50) pounds is rare; employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than fifty (50) pounds.

The posted salary range is based on the preferred hiring location for this role. If you are interested in being considered for a different location and we move forward with your application, our recruitment team will share the relevant salary range with you during the recruitment process.

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support all aspects of your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision, life and AD&D, critical illness and travel insurance Wellness reimbursement , and Child Physical Activity Reimbursement.
• Financial wellness – Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), short and long term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid vacation time.
• Education assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language learning 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 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.