Regional Quality Manager
This is an exempt level position.

Job Summary:
This position is a leadership roles with the Divisional Milling team.  The position provides proactive leadership in the development, implementation, execution and performance of the Quality Systems to ensure product meets quality and food safety standards.  In addition to leading efforts for the division, the position is responsible for Quality Managers and Technical Services as a direct manager in his/her region.

This position reports to the Director of Milling Quality and Food Safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides support and guidance to local mill Quality Managers for decisions regarding quality/food safety impacts on products  
• Supports training activities regarding Quality and Food Safety
• Maintains appropriate staffing within the Milling Division and facilitates succession planning by ensuring skills and development goals are established and achieved
• Establishes goals and monitor metrics that support Quality and Food Safety
• Manages, plans, implements and continuously improves programs and procedures
• Distribute defined reports within the Region that identifies improvement area actions and ensures Management Review intervals are followed for each mill location
• Monitors IRM scores and ensures action plans are in place and effective for mills with below target scores
• Leads the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) initiative and drives improvement within the mills, reducing quality and food safety related costs
• Develops, implements and monitors quality verification programs within the plants
• Works with operations to ensure products meet quality and food safety standards and provides guidance as needed
• Support overall safety goals as set within each mill location
• Support the commercial and technical organization with guidance, recommendations, resources and customer support quality and food safety issues
• Travel as needed to support the needs in assigned Regions and across the Division, as requested

          Job Qualifications

• Preferred 4 year degree or equivalent 7 year Food Safety experience and PCQI trained.  Prior laboratory  experience / knowledge of laboratory procedures.
• Working knowledge of Document Management, spreadsheets, Excel and databases
• Knowledge applicable food regulations and requirements
• Ability to make decisions based on information and data available
• Ability to work as a team member and provide training
• Ability to think strategically and proactively to contribute to the development of the organization
• Ability to motivate staff and establish positive relationships across all levels of the organization

Working Conditions

• Employees in this position may be exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job.  If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this roles or work at any of the mill locations, please notify the hiring manager.

Relocation assistance is available with this position.

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.

ADM requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment drug screen, medical questionnaire and a background check. 

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.

EEO

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.