Job Description
Can be based in Europort OR Erith UK
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;
* Perform approval audits at suppliers, comanufacturers and warehouses
* Conduct Internal Quality and Food Safety audits and assist with root cause/corrective actions at ADM manufacturing plants when needed
* Conduct Peer Reviews with other internal auditors to align on expectations of the standard
* 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
* Work with plants on closing action register created during audit while providing support where needed
* Helps to drive metrics that support the closure of audits within the agreed upon time frame and watching for trends that affect KPIs
* Perform effectiveness audits of corrective actions as directed by the BU or QMS Audit Manager
* Provide guidance regarding expectations and policy/procedures that support them.
* Support the implementation of the Quality Management System across all aspects of the company
* Take part in cross functional teams to assure effective implementation of food safety and quality initiatives and other processes, as necessary
* Provide training in food safety and internal audit via web and classroom
Your Profile:
* Knowledge of GFSI Benchmarked Schemes (SQF, FSSC, and BRC), GMP & GMP+ Audits
* ISO 22,000 Internal auditor certified preferred
* Knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP programs like GMP’s, Sanitation, Pest Control, Environmental Monitoring, etc
* Knowledge of Regulatory requirements and Food Microbiology preferred
* Ability to identify issues of concerns and develop corrective action plans
* Effective communication, leadership & organizational skills
* Good computer skills
* Root cause analysis and trouble shooting skills
* A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Meat Science, Biology or related field; or comparable years of experience, preferred
* 5-10 years of experience in Quality & Food Safety
* Food Plant experience