Quality Specialist - Kansas City, KS

This is a full-time, non-exempt level position.

Experience / Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field preferred.
Minimum 1 year of experience in quality or manufacturing preferred.

Training Required

- Annual Training
- HACCP / PC Training
- PCQI Training
- GFSI Training
- Food Safety and Sanitation Training

General Job Description

- Ability to complete all tasks assigned to the Quality Technicians and cover as needed.
- The coverage for this position will be required when no other Quality Technician can be found to cover for the open position.
- If the Quality Assurance Specialist is unable to cover or make arrangements for coverage, the Quality Manager will need to determine coverage or cover the position themselves.
- The job duties of the Quality Specialist covering for the Quality Technician shall cease upon the end of the shift or upon the return of the regularly scheduled Quality Technician.
- Ability to complete tasks assigned to the Quality Manager and cover as needed.
- Tasks to cover during the absence of the Quality Manager include but are not limited to: Formal Release, verification tasks, log updating and review and ensuring sampling is taking place properly.
- The job duties of the Quality Specialist covering for the Quality Manager shall cease upon the end of the shift or upon the return of the plant Quality Manager.
- Assisting the Quality Manager in development of personnel and courier schedules.
- Responsibility to help identify food safety &/or product integrity issues. As well as, initiate and record actions for food safety &/or product integrity issues reported.
- Responsible for conducting the Annual Food Safety Training utilizing the Alchemy system.
- Responsible for training all new Quality Technicians to ensure that they are adequately trained for on-the-job tasks. Help create reference material for Quality Technicians.
- Inventory, and order lab supplies, as needed.
- Catalog all foreign material evidence & review with Quality Manager to determine if further investigation is required.
- Manage the Plant Retain Sample Program, including storage & disposal.
- Review batch paperwork and associated quality checks, follow-up on discrepancies & update required spreadsheets. This includes but is not limited to signing off on quality checks, cleaning check lists, metal detection checks, calibration records, environmental & product testing records.
- Manage the Quality Hold Program, including identification, placarding, disposition & disposal.
- Participate as a member of the Plant Internal Audit Team.
- Support Quality Manager in maintaining product sampling matrices, product specifications & sight samples, as well as, communicate revisions to the necessary personnel.
- Support Customer Complaint & Root Cause Investigations.
- Review, updated &/or create documentation to support the Quality Management System.
- Support the Lab Technicians as needed, duties may include:
- 3rd Party Lab Testing Sample Requests & Sample Submissions
- Proficiency Testing
- Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

REF: 108927BR
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:
$34,900.00 - $65,500.00

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.

#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 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.

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.

Req/Job ID

108927BR

LI-Onsite

Ref ID

LI-AM1