Archer-Daniels-Midland
Supplier Quality Manager – NA Flavors – Erlanger, KY
Archer-Daniels-Midland, Erlanger, Kentucky, United States, 41018
Department/Function: Quality & Food Safety
Job Description: Supplier Quality Manager – NA Flavors – Erlanger, KY
Job Summary This individual will be responsible for maintaining corporate Supplier quality and raw materials/ingredients approvals in NA within the Flavors BU. Accountable for overseeing the strategic execution of supplier Quality management for the Business Units. This role is responsible for Supplier Quality standards (Quality Management System) and guide the evolution of those standards within the Flavors NA BU. Oversee the execution of supplier Quality across the BUs and provide strategic direction on issues/concerns. Support the oversight and execution of supplier Quality standards within Flavors NA BU / Sites.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supplier Quality management, including onboarding and ongoing performance
Accountable for review, approvals, and incoming raw materials and ingredients within the BU
Partnership with procurement, supply chain, logistics, and other supporting E2E to support supplier Quality management (e.g., Audit COE, Global QC COE)
Works with the Quality Tech Center to establish and maintain category and ingredient risk assessments and integration into operations, Food Safety Plans
Oversees the development and maintenance of BU-specific Quality Standards
Maintain and monitor supplier Quality KPIs
Oversee the maintenance of the approved supplier list and communication to stakeholders
Support Supplier Quality Specialists in establishing and maintaining specifications for incoming raw materials and share with suppliers
Oversight of the supplier audit program
Support operations with supplier complaint handling
Monitor & trend supplier quality incidents
Continuous improvement of the supplier quality assurance program
Oversee Emergency Approvals
Oversee and assist where necessary for FSVP compliance
Evaluate and manage global supplier Quality risk
Set and review performance metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Oversee the execution of supplier Quality across the BUs and provide strategic direction on issues/concerns
Collaborate with BU / QFS Location Managers to ensure effective execution of supplier Quality requirements and serve as a feedback loop to the CoE
Direct leader and manager of raw material specialists and other reporting colleagues
Work to be accomplished
Provides strategic vision for supplier Quality management
Oversees development and maintenance Global Supplier Quality Standard
Reviews outcomes of the BU BU-related CARS process and reviews
Owns the methodology and sets expectations for the supplier scorecard
Provides supplier quality process performance for management review
Maintain and monitor supplier Quality KPIs
Provide Quality oversight for supplier management processes to ensure execution of the BU Supplier Quality Standards
Partner with Regulatory, Customer Quality, and BU Quality Leaders to establish and maintain specifications for incoming raw materials and share with suppliers
Lead the development and maintain Raw Material Purchasing Specifications
Manage Supplier qualification & approval for assigned BU/product lines
Ensure, where applicable, Foreign Supplier Verification Program Requirements
Oversight of overall Quality SCARs and conduct follow-ups with escalated suppliers to address issues
Collaborate with Procurement by providing Quality-related Supplier data & metrics for scorecards
Collect necessary data from Procurement on suppliers to share with BU/Local Quality Leadership
Maintain BU-level supplier documents and supplier data for assigned areas
Desired Traits
Strategic mindset
Demonstrated people leadership
Supplier engagement
Networked with Procurement
Bias for action
Mentorship/coaching
Requirements
Food (human or animal) safety auditing experience in an industrial setting
Bachelor’s degree preferred – preferably in Biological Sciences, Food Science, or related field.
3-5 years’ experience in managing food safety in a food processing environment.
Familiarity with HACCP/ HARPC and product food safety control programs
Experience in GFSI schemes, organic, kosher, FSMA Food Safety Plan, and FSVP
Experience/knowledge in Microbiology, Food Safety, troubleshooting, and process improvement skills
Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Good knowledge of statistics and statistical process control (SPC)(Six Sigma Green Belt experience preferred)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Comfortable working in a distance team environment.
Effective communication skills with the ability to deliver positive feedback as well as corrective strategies in a proactive and respectful manner
High ethical standards and ability to travel independently
Relocation Assistance is available with this position. 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.
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.
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).
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.
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. 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 an annual bonus.
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Job Description: Supplier Quality Manager – NA Flavors – Erlanger, KY
Job Summary This individual will be responsible for maintaining corporate Supplier quality and raw materials/ingredients approvals in NA within the Flavors BU. Accountable for overseeing the strategic execution of supplier Quality management for the Business Units. This role is responsible for Supplier Quality standards (Quality Management System) and guide the evolution of those standards within the Flavors NA BU. Oversee the execution of supplier Quality across the BUs and provide strategic direction on issues/concerns. Support the oversight and execution of supplier Quality standards within Flavors NA BU / Sites.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supplier Quality management, including onboarding and ongoing performance
Accountable for review, approvals, and incoming raw materials and ingredients within the BU
Partnership with procurement, supply chain, logistics, and other supporting E2E to support supplier Quality management (e.g., Audit COE, Global QC COE)
Works with the Quality Tech Center to establish and maintain category and ingredient risk assessments and integration into operations, Food Safety Plans
Oversees the development and maintenance of BU-specific Quality Standards
Maintain and monitor supplier Quality KPIs
Oversee the maintenance of the approved supplier list and communication to stakeholders
Support Supplier Quality Specialists in establishing and maintaining specifications for incoming raw materials and share with suppliers
Oversight of the supplier audit program
Support operations with supplier complaint handling
Monitor & trend supplier quality incidents
Continuous improvement of the supplier quality assurance program
Oversee Emergency Approvals
Oversee and assist where necessary for FSVP compliance
Evaluate and manage global supplier Quality risk
Set and review performance metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Oversee the execution of supplier Quality across the BUs and provide strategic direction on issues/concerns
Collaborate with BU / QFS Location Managers to ensure effective execution of supplier Quality requirements and serve as a feedback loop to the CoE
Direct leader and manager of raw material specialists and other reporting colleagues
Work to be accomplished
Provides strategic vision for supplier Quality management
Oversees development and maintenance Global Supplier Quality Standard
Reviews outcomes of the BU BU-related CARS process and reviews
Owns the methodology and sets expectations for the supplier scorecard
Provides supplier quality process performance for management review
Maintain and monitor supplier Quality KPIs
Provide Quality oversight for supplier management processes to ensure execution of the BU Supplier Quality Standards
Partner with Regulatory, Customer Quality, and BU Quality Leaders to establish and maintain specifications for incoming raw materials and share with suppliers
Lead the development and maintain Raw Material Purchasing Specifications
Manage Supplier qualification & approval for assigned BU/product lines
Ensure, where applicable, Foreign Supplier Verification Program Requirements
Oversight of overall Quality SCARs and conduct follow-ups with escalated suppliers to address issues
Collaborate with Procurement by providing Quality-related Supplier data & metrics for scorecards
Collect necessary data from Procurement on suppliers to share with BU/Local Quality Leadership
Maintain BU-level supplier documents and supplier data for assigned areas
Desired Traits
Strategic mindset
Demonstrated people leadership
Supplier engagement
Networked with Procurement
Bias for action
Mentorship/coaching
Requirements
Food (human or animal) safety auditing experience in an industrial setting
Bachelor’s degree preferred – preferably in Biological Sciences, Food Science, or related field.
3-5 years’ experience in managing food safety in a food processing environment.
Familiarity with HACCP/ HARPC and product food safety control programs
Experience in GFSI schemes, organic, kosher, FSMA Food Safety Plan, and FSVP
Experience/knowledge in Microbiology, Food Safety, troubleshooting, and process improvement skills
Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Good knowledge of statistics and statistical process control (SPC)(Six Sigma Green Belt experience preferred)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Comfortable working in a distance team environment.
Effective communication skills with the ability to deliver positive feedback as well as corrective strategies in a proactive and respectful manner
High ethical standards and ability to travel independently
Relocation Assistance is available with this position. 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.
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.
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).
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.
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. 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 an annual bonus.
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