Commercial Quality Specialist- Erlanger KYThis is a salaried exempt-level position.
Position Summary:The Commercial Quality Specialist is a technical position within the Quality organization and reports to the Key Account Commercial Quality Manager for Flavors North America. This role will provide technical support and leadership for various project initiatives and process improvements within ADM Wild Flavors Business Unit.
Primary Position Functions:- Contribute to cross-functional organization of new product launches validation projects and formula transfers
- Develop a thorough understanding of product lifecycle steps
- Evaluate existing processes using scientific principles to facilitate improvement while ensuring alignment to QFS principles
- Execute and document process studies in an active manufacturing environment.
- Actively contributes to plant efforts to support operations through critical process thinking and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with regional and plant quality leaders operation leaders and supply chain leaders in all aspects of service and product complaint management
- Investigate manufacturing failures for true root cause and advise on potential mitigations.
- Remain current with industry trends technology and best practices as applicable.
Position Requirements:- Minimum bachelors degree in engineering food science or related field or equivalent 5 yrs experience in a Food Manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with Design of Experiments principles
- Ability to decipher aggregate and organize data while ensuring attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision: effectively plan organize and execute own activities.
- Willing and able to spend time in plant as needed to understand manufacturing processes execute studies and conduct verification activities.
Key Skills & Competencies:- Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Analytical aptitude
- Willingness to innovate and adapt best practices.
- Ability to encourage cross-functional collaborations and work processes
Working Conditions:- Employees in this position working at this location are or 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 role or work at the location please notify the hiring manager.
- This position will require movement working while standing and extended computer use.
- Domestic travel is expected to be minimal.
Before applying for an exempt non-exempt or hourly job opportunity you are expected toinitiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If youve been in your current position for more than 18 months supervisor approval is not required. * If youve been in your current position for less than 18 months verbal supervisor approval is required.
Hiring Manager- Joanna Wintheiser
Recruiter- Rebecca Klump
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. Were a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the worlds 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 .
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.
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