Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist - Quincy, IL or Remote

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

Job summary

Lensa is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist to manage supplier verification activities either in Quincy, IL or remotely. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, overseeing supplier approval programs, and communicating critical information internally. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Business. This position offers a salary ranging from $56,600 to $105,600 depending on experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellness programs

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid time off including holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Business, or related experience required.
• Annual training including HACCP, PCQI, and FSVP training is needed.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the supplier approval program to ensure compliance.
• Evaluate supplier information and approve/reject as necessary.
• Communicate necessary information to Procurement and Quality Supervisors.

Skills

Highly Organized

Strong communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Team Player

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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97616BR

Job Title:

Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist - Quincy, IL or Remote

Department/Function:

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description:

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.

Job Description

• 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.

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Req/Job ID:

97616BR

City:

Quincy

State:

IL - Illinois

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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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#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. (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.
  
  

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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:

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$56,600.00 - $105,600.00

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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