ADM · 1 day ago
Director Global Animal & Pet Nutrition Quality
Decatur, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$121K/yr - $222K/yr
15+ years expADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, and they are seeking a Director Global Animal & Pet Nutrition Quality to provide leadership and guidance on food safety and quality management systems. This role will manage a strategic plan to advance the company's business objectives and promote quality globally.
Animal FeedHospitalityIndustrial
Responsibilities
Lead the creation and execution of a global quality strategy that aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements across all markets
Develop, implement, and maintain a global quality management system (QMS) to ensure consistent product quality and safety standards across all facilities and regions
Ensure all products meet international regulatory standards and food safety guidelines (e.g., FDA, EFSA, Codex Alimentarius, etc.)
Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for quality enhancements and efficiency gains across the organization’s processes, products, and systems
Act as the lead in addressing and managing product recalls or quality crises, ensuring effective communication, and implementing corrective actions
Establish and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and customers to ensure the highest standards of raw materials and finished products
Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented. Assess potential risks to product quality and food safety and proactively address them
Work closely with Quality and Food Safety Technology Center, R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality-related issues and ensure product consistency
Monitor key quality performance indicators (KPIs) globally and communicate findings to senior leadership regarding global quality initiatives, trends, and challenges
Partner with the centralized teams on the development of quality training programs for all colleagues to ensure they are up-to-date with best practices, food safety protocols, and quality systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required with a Masters preferred in Food Science, Microbiology or related field
15+ years of industry experience in Food Manufacturing
10+ years Quality Management experience, preferred in Animal & Pet business
Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must. Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization, including senior management, customers, and regulatory officials as needed
Prior enterprise level quality and food safety experience is required
Knowledge and experience working with FDA, USDA and international regulatory agencies
Knowledge and experience with GFSI and QMS certifications
Extensive experience in a food/beverage manufacturing and laboratory environment, HACCP, and food safety practices
Benefits
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).
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.
Company
ADM
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Monish Patolawala
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at ADM
Daniel Jones
Director, Technical Sales
Recent News
2025-12-16
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