Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist - Quincy, IL or Remote

ADM; Quincy (IL); Remote; USD 56,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist in Quincy, IL or remote. The role involves managing supplier verification activities, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, and maintaining supplier databases. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Business and strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical/Rx, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid time off including holidays

Tuition assistance

Company-sponsored training and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related experience required.
• Knowledge of FDA and customer requirements essential.
• Strong analytical skills and effective communication necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier approval program and ensure compliance.
• Evaluate supplier information and maintain database.
• Communicate with Procurement and Quality Supervisors.

Skills

Highly Organized

Team Player

Strong Communication

Analytical Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist - Quincy, IL or Remote

Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist - Quincy, IL or Remote

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Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist – Quincy, IL or Remote

Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for conducting supplier verification activities for raw materials and other ingredients as required by FDA according to title 21 CFR Part 507 and communicate internally to ensure our teams have the information needed for properly managing our supplier program. This position reports to the Supplier Quality Assurance Manager.

• Manage the supplier approval program to keep current and ensure compliance with ADM, regulatory and customer requirements.
• Contact suppliers to request information for supplier approval, including risk assessment forms, ingredient certifications, certificates of analysis, safety data sheets, 3rd party audit certificates, etc.
• Evaluate supplier information and approve/reject suppliers as necessary.
• Maintain supplier database with complete and current information, including identification of foreign sourced suppliers and materials.
• Communicate with Procurement to ensure necessary information is approved prior to ordering.
• Communicate with Quality Supervisors to ensure they have necessary information prior to material arriving at locations (including internal transfers).
• Ensure supplier program performance reports are routinely communicated internally.
• Report supplier program non-conformances to the Supplier Quality Assurance Manager & Director of Commercial Compliance for decision-making responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Business, or related experience
• TRAINING REQUIRED
• Annual Training
• HACCP / PC Training
• PCQI Training
• FSVP Training
• Knowledge of FDA and Customer Requirements
• Highly Organized
• Team Player
• Decisive and results oriented
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead, coach
• Strong analytical problem solving/root cause analysis skills
• Effective use of Microsoft office applications
• Oracle knowledge preferred

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? 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.

REF:97616BR

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:

$56,600.00 - $105,600.00

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 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.

Req/Job ID

97616BR

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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