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Supplier Quality Manager - NA Flavors - Erlanger, KY
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Supplier Quality Manager - NA Flavors - Erlanger, KY
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Job Description The Supplier Quality Manager is responsible for leading supplier quality management across the North America Flavors Business Unit. This role ensures compliance with corporate standards, oversees supplier performance of incoming raw materials and ingredients, and drives continuous improvement in supplier food safety and quality activities. The position partners closely with Procurement, CD&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality teams to uphold the highest standards of incoming ingredients and raw materials and supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, and ongoing performance management.
Review and approve raw materials and ingredients to meet BU quality standards.
Oversee supplier audits, complaint handling, and corrective actions.
Maintain the approved supplier list and monitor supplier KPIs.
Partner with Procurement, CD&D, and Regulatory teams on supplier data, scorecards, and risk assessments.
Guide and provide leadership to a team of Supplier Quality Specialists in maintaining specifications and documentation.
Support compliance with FSVP and other regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supplier quality program.
Provide strategic direction and leadership to the supplier quality team.
Minimum Education Required Bachelors
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in food science, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
3–5 years’ experience managing regulatory, food safety or quality in a food manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of HACCP/HARPC, FSVP, GFSI, FSMA, ingredient risk assessment, and supplier quality systems.
Experience with supplier auditing and risk management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively across functions and lead remote teams.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Preferred Traits
Strategic thinker
Collaborative leader
Action-oriented
Skilled mentor and coach
Relocation Assistance is available with this position.
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: $71,800.00 - $134,500.00
Salaried Incentive Plan
The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus.
City: Erlanger State: Kentucky Job Code: Manufacturing Manufacturing Affiliate Sponsor: ADM
Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance
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Job Description The Supplier Quality Manager is responsible for leading supplier quality management across the North America Flavors Business Unit. This role ensures compliance with corporate standards, oversees supplier performance of incoming raw materials and ingredients, and drives continuous improvement in supplier food safety and quality activities. The position partners closely with Procurement, CD&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality teams to uphold the highest standards of incoming ingredients and raw materials and supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, and ongoing performance management.
Review and approve raw materials and ingredients to meet BU quality standards.
Oversee supplier audits, complaint handling, and corrective actions.
Maintain the approved supplier list and monitor supplier KPIs.
Partner with Procurement, CD&D, and Regulatory teams on supplier data, scorecards, and risk assessments.
Guide and provide leadership to a team of Supplier Quality Specialists in maintaining specifications and documentation.
Support compliance with FSVP and other regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supplier quality program.
Provide strategic direction and leadership to the supplier quality team.
Minimum Education Required Bachelors
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in food science, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
3–5 years’ experience managing regulatory, food safety or quality in a food manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of HACCP/HARPC, FSVP, GFSI, FSMA, ingredient risk assessment, and supplier quality systems.
Experience with supplier auditing and risk management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively across functions and lead remote teams.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Preferred Traits
Strategic thinker
Collaborative leader
Action-oriented
Skilled mentor and coach
Relocation Assistance is available with this position.
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: $71,800.00 - $134,500.00
Salaried Incentive Plan
The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus.
City: Erlanger State: Kentucky Job Code: Manufacturing Manufacturing Affiliate Sponsor: ADM
Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance
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