Director Quality Corn & Oilseeds (NA) - Decatur, IL jobs in United States
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ADM · 13 hours ago

Director Quality Corn & Oilseeds (NA) - Decatur, IL

ADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and agricultural origination and processing. They are seeking an experienced Director of NA Quality Corn & Oilseeds to lead quality and food safety efforts, overseeing the development and implementation of quality programs and initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

To set the vision, goals, and strategies for QFS management and align them with the organization strategy and culture
Lead functional areas of quality assurance and quality control across all corn & oilseeds locations
Provide strategic direction and leadership to meet the QFS needs of our businesses across all global regions, including a synergistic and collaborative partnership across multiple functions and cultures
Lead the implementation of a global Quality Management System, including standardized metrics, to drive improved performance and efficiencies
Evaluate our QFS programs and procedures, identifying how to effectively standardize and integrate the QFS team, programs, and procedures across the organization
Provide subject matter authority advice for QFS compliance and act as key contact/decision maker when major issues arise
Assess product risks and work with facilities/division/corporate specialists to implement mitigation plans
Drive improvements in global QFS related systems, technologies, and metrics to promote data-driven decision making
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing QFS team, fostering a strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Qualification

Quality management systemsFood safety plansQuality assurance/controlFDA regulationsAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsProject managementQuality management toolsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsTeam managementProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an agricultural related field
10+ years of experience in quality assurance/quality control methodology and processes, food safety plans, and quality management systems in agricultural or food processing industries
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and influence cross-functional teams
In-depth knowledge of FDA and industry regulations
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage initiatives simultaneously
Able to effectively communicate (both verbal and written) throughout all levels of the organization and with customer, suppliers, and regulatory officials as needed
Proficient in quality management tools and software, computer databases, and Microsoft Office applications
This position requires a minimum of 30% travel, including international travel

Preferred

Master's degree in an agricultural related field

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 unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life.

H1B Sponsorship

ADM has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (119)
2024 (135)
2023 (96)
2022 (109)
2021 (69)
2020 (68)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Monish Patolawala
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at ADM
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Daniel Jones
Director, Technical Sales
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