Co-manufacturing Quality Specialist

Co-manufacturing Quality Specialist - Flavors NA - Erlanger, KY or any ADM US Office

This is an exempt level role.

This position must work out of an ADM facility, however remote work does occur due to travel and scheduling needs. We would consider placing this position in any ADM North American facility with a preference for Flavors locations.

As a Co-man Quality Specialist on our Quality team, you will play a critical role in supporting quality and food safety across all contract‑manufacturing locations for our North America Flavors business. Reporting to the Regional Co‑Man QFS Manager, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams from the early stages of contract manufacturer onboarding through production development, serving as a quality and food safety subject matter expert and non‑conformance leader.

• Conduct initial approval audits of contract manufacturers to confirm they meet ADM’s quality and food safety standards and controls
• Calculate and submit internal risk management (IRM) scores for all regional contract manufacturers on a quarterly basis to the QFS Tech Center
• Perform routine and for‑cause audits and site visits on a scheduled basis
• Provide quality and food safety oversight for warehousing and distribution operations
• Support customer and regulatory audit processes
• Develop customer‑facing quality documentation to support their quality teams
• Support the non‑conformance process for deviations and rejections at contract manufacturer facilities, ensuring corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) are properly implemented
• Conduct annual traceability exercises with each contract manufacturer and maintain accurate documentation
• Identify and propose improvements to quality protocols and procedures that reduce cost and increase efficiency
• Partner with peers in similar roles across business units to identify synergies and align on standards

• An associate degree in a science‑related field (Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) or 2‑3 years’ experience in food or beverage manufacturing QA in a production environment
• Follow all company policies, cGMP, Food Safety, FDA, USDA, GFSI, FSMA, OSHA Safety regulations, QMS and SOP/SSOPs
• Strong quality and food safety technical skills and problem solving/organizational skills (cGMPs, basic microbiology including swabbing, IPM, hygienic design, and sanitation)
• Ability to read written instructions, SOPs, SSOPs and write production quality reports in documentation or computer database programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying technical information and results
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs and walk/stand throughout shift
• This position requires travel to domestic and international sites approximately 25% of the time

• Strong self‑management skills
• Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills
• Strong customer interaction skills
• High level of professionalism and alignment to ADM values
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and adapt to changing needs
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking skills
• Teamwork and a collaborative style
• Learning agility and adaptability to change

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 present a barrier to performing this role, please notify the hiring team.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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…