Regional Quality Manager (Specialty Ingredients) NA - Decatur, IL

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental wellness

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Training programs

Job summary

ADM in Decatur, IL is seeking a Regional Quality Manager (Specialty Ingredients) to lead the SI NA quality systems, ensuring products meet global quality and food safety standards. You will oversee QA leadership, drive QFS programs, manage audits, and partner cross-functionally to improve data-driven decisions and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a 4-year technical degree, PCQI training, and strong exposure to laboratory procedures and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience / knowledge of laboratory procedures.
• PCQI trained is preferred.
• Proficiency with document management systems, eQMS, MS Office, and related databases.
• Knowledge of food regulations and requirements.
• Ability to base decisions on information and data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality and food safety reporting for SI NA locations.
• Conduct monthly 1:1 meetings with location QA managers and participate in monthly performance reviews.
• Make decisions regarding quality/food safety (QFS) global impacts on products.
• Provide product disposition when needed.
• Support SI food safety plans, ensure control points and risk assessments are up to date.
• Manage, plan, implement, and continuously improve QFS programs and procedures.
• Facilitate regional Quality Management Review meetings.
• Assist in compliance and regulatory audits.
• Establish goals and monitor KPIs for QFS leadership.

Skills

Lab experience

PCQI trained

Document management

Food regulations knowledge

Data-driven decisions

Team training

Culture transformation

Education

4-year degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality Management, or related discipline

Job description

Regional Quality Manager (Specialty Ingredients) NA - Decatur, IL

Decatur

IL - Illinois

Quality & Food Safety

Job Description

This is an Exempt position.

Job Summary:

This position is a leadership role within the Specialty Ingredients (SI) team. The position provides proactive leadership in the development, implementation, execution, and performance of the Quality Systems to ensure products meet global quality and food safety standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage and oversee the quality and food safety reporting of location Quality leadership - proactively provide quality and food safety guidance to all SI NA locations.
• Conduct monthly 1:1 meetings with location QA managers and participate in monthly performance reviews for the locations.
• Make decisions regarding quality/food safety (QFS) global impacts on products.
• Provide product disposition when needed.
• Be flexible, providing QFS support across projects and teams.
• Support and provide guidance on the SI food safety plans, ensure control points are being handled per the program requirements, and risk assessments are accurate and up to date.
• Manage, plan, implement, and continuously improve QFS programs and procedures.
• Facilitate regional Quality Management Review meetings.
• Assist, where needed, in compliance and regulatory audits.
• Establish goals and monitor metrics that support QFS.
• Report key performance indicators to divisional and regional leadership teams.
• Provide training/guidance to handle customer expectations with a customer-centric mindset.
• Participate in and lead, when necessary, customer facing meetings and events.
• Participate/lead cross functional teams to resolve customer issues.
• Participate in or lead root cause analysis and corrective action/preventative action plans in the event of a serious QFS incident.
• Monitor health of quality system and confirm location QFS escalations.
• Own QMS implementation and ongoing effectiveness.
• Ensure and verify QA, food safety, and sanitation compliance in the region.
• Verify root cause and corrective action discipline.
• Ensure awareness to leading practices and industry trends.
• Champion digital quality initiatives and system optimization to improve efficiency, transparency, and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead and develop site Food Safety and Quality teams across North America.
• Collaborate with the QC labs supporting the region.

Job Qualifications:

• Preferred 4 year degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality Management, or related technical discipline or equivalent 6 year Food Safety experience
• Recommended PCQI trained
• Prior laboratory experience / knowledge of laboratory procedures.
• Working knowledge of document management systems, eQMS, Microsoft Office Suite, and other data bases.
• Knowledge of applicable food regulations and requirements.
• Ability to make decisions based on information and data available.
• Ability to work as a team member and provide training.
• Experience leading organizational culture transformation initiatives preferred.

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.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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:

$92,800.00 - $173,600.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan

Benefits and Perks

• 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 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.