Job Description
Your Responsibilities:
This is a leadership position within the Quality Tech Center Auditing Team. This position will support and drive continuous improvement with a focus on Food Safety and Quality Management System compliance across ADM suppliers and comanufacturers in EMEA. Duties will include;
1. Perform approval audits at suppliers, comanufacturers and warehouses
2. Conduct Internal Quality and Food Safety audits and assist with root cause/corrective actions at ADM manufacturing plants when needed
3. Conduct Peer Reviews with other internal auditors to align on expectations of the standard
4. Work with new auditors to coach and mentor the expectations of the internal audit process in addition to cross training across all of ADM’s business units and product lines
5. Work with plants on closing action register created during audit while providing support where needed
6. Helps to drive metrics that support the closure of audits within the agreed upon time frame and watching for trends that affect KPIs
7. Perform effectiveness audits of corrective actions as directed by the BU or QMS Audit Manager
8. Provide guidance regarding expectations and policy/procedures that support them.
9. Support the implementation of the Quality Management System across all aspects of the company
10. Take part in cross functional teams to assure effective implementation of food safety and quality initiatives and other processes, as necessary
11. Provide training in food safety and internal audit via web and classroom
Your Profile:
12. Knowledge of GFSI Benchmarked Schemes (SQF, FSSC, and BRC), GMP & GMP+ Audits
13. ISO 22,000 Internal auditor certified preferred
14. Knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP programs like GMP’s, Sanitation, Pest Control, Environmental Monitoring, etc
15. Knowledge of Regulatory requirements and Food Microbiology preferred
16. Ability to identify issues of concerns and develop corrective action plans
17. Effective communication, leadership & organizational skills
18. Good computer skills
19. Root cause analysis and trouble shooting skills
20. A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Meat Science, Biology or related field; or comparable years of experience, preferred
21. 5-10 years of experience in Quality & Food Safety
22. Food Plant experience
Your Future Perspective:
23. Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
24. Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
25. A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
26. Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
27. An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
28. ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life
29. Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave
30. ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.
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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
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