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| Company Name: |
Archer Daniels Midland |
| Location: |
Decatur, IL United States |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
05/25/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
06/24/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Accounting/Auditing, Purchasing, Executive Management, Logistics |
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Global Quality and Food Safety Director Specialty Ingredients
Global Quality and Food Safety Director Specialty Ingredients - Decatur, IL
Position Summary:
The Global Quality and Food Safety Director, Specialty Ingredients, will provide leadership, direction and guidance regarding food safety and quality management systems for the Specialty Ingredients segments of the Nutrition business unit. This role supports the Specialty Ingredients business as an industry leader in quality and food safety, manages a strategic plan to advance the company's business objectives and promotes quality globally.
Job Responsibilities:- Lead the creation and execution of a global quality strategy that aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements across all markets.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a global quality management system (QMS) to ensure consistent product quality and safety standards across all facilities and regions.
- Ensure all products meet international regulatory standards and food safety guidelines (e.g., FDA, EFSA, MAPA, Codex Alimentarius, etc.).
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for quality enhancements and efficiency gains across the organization’s processes, products, and systems.
- Act as the lead in addressing and managing product recalls or quality crises, ensuring effective communication, and implementing corrective actions.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and customers to ensure the highest standards of raw materials and finished products.
- Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented. Assess potential risks to product quality and food safety and proactively address them.
- Work closely with Quality and Food Safety Technology Center, R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality-related issues and ensure product consistency.
- Monitor key quality performance indicators (KPIs) globally and communicate findings to senior leadership regarding global quality initiatives, trends, and challenges.
- Partner with the centralized teams on the development of quality training programs for all colleagues to ensure they are up-to-date with best practices, food safety protocols, and quality systems.
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, preferred in Protein, low-moisture food business.
- 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, EFSA 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.
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.
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| Company Name: |
Archer Daniels Midland |
| Website: | https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3368447&codes=HBCU# |
Company Description:
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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