Technical Quality Lead - Key Accounts (Flavors)

ADM; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM Wild Flavors North America is seeking a Key Account Commercial Quality Representative in Erlanger, KY. This technical role supports quality initiatives for new product launches, validation projects, and formula transfers, reporting to the Key Account Commercial Quality Manager.

You will lead cross-functional teams, analyze data, and document process studies in a manufacturing environment while driving continuous improvement and root-cause analysis for process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, food science, or related field, or 5 years in a food manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments principles.
• Ability to decipher, organize, and analyze data with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional launches, validation projects, and formula transfers.
• Understand product lifecycle steps and apply scientific principles for improvement.
• Execute and document process studies in an active manufacturing environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational support.
• Coordinate with quality, operations, and supply chain leaders on complaints.
• Investigate root causes of manufacturing failures and advise mitigations.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Analytical aptitude

Cross-functional collaboration

Innovation mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or food science

Tools

Design of Experiments

Job description

ADM Wild Flavors North America is seeking a Key Account Commercial Quality Representative in Erlanger, KY. This technical role supports quality initiatives for new product launches, validation projects, and formula transfers, reporting to the Key Account Commercial Quality Manager.

You will lead cross-functional teams, analyze data, and document process studies in a manufacturing environment while driving continuous improvement and root-cause analysis for process enhancements.