VP Quality - Nutrition
**89646BR**
**Job Title:**
VP Quality - Nutrition
**Department/Function:**
Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities
**Job Description:**
**Vice President Quality - Nutrition - Erlanger, KY**
**Position Summary:**
The Vice President of Quality for Nutrition will provide leadership, direction and guidance regarding food safety and quality management systems for the Nutrition segment. This role supports the Nutrition business unit as an industry leader in quality and food safety, manages a strategic plan to advance the company's business objectives and promotes quality throughout each segment in the Nutrition organization.
**Job Responsibilities:**
+ Develop and implement global Food Safety and Quality processes throughout the Nutrition business unit and supply chain.
+ Develop and oversee food safety and quality strategies that support company business objectives.
+ Ensure alignment across Nutrition segments with quality related priorities and policies.
+ Lead the Nutrition quality function through coaching, collaboration, planning and the sharing of best practices.
+ Attract, develop and retain high caliber talent to achieve 'best-in-class' food safety and quality systems and assure that this function is effective in supporting Nutrition business objectives.
+ Provide oversight of the quality control program in order to ensure compliance to customer specifications, product safety and adherence to food safety requirements.
+ Ensure compliance to quality and food safety regulations within the business both domestically and internationally.
+ Develop and monitor metrics to monitor and improve product and process quality.
+ Implement QA and Food Safety programs and requirements at Nutrition manufacturing facilities and ensure compliance to expectations with our co-packers and suppliers.
+ Support the sales organization with guidance, recommendations, resources and customer communication on quality and food safety issues.
+ Partners with the VP, Quality Tech Center in developing and maintaining appropriate Quality and Food Safety programs.
+ Network with agencies and industry groups and to keep abreast of changes in food safety and quality and to be proactive in changes to food safety requirements.
**Job Requirements:**
+ 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.
+ 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.
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REF:89646BR
**Req/Job ID:**
89646BR
**City:**
Erlanger
**State:**
KY - Kentucky
**Ref ID:**
\#LI-LR2
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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 www.adm.com.
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
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We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)
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**Benefits and Perks**
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
+ **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).
Additional benefits include:
+ 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.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.