Job Description
Quality Assurance Manager - Kennesaw, GA
This is a full-time, exempt position.
Nature & Scope:
The primary function of this role is to manage the Quality Assurance programs to ensure compliance with internal and external standards and regulations including but not limited to CFR part 111 and 117 compliance, FSSC22000, ISO9001, and Therapeutic Goods Administration. This role will be primarily responsible for daily quality assurance operations including but not limited to review and approval of quality documentation, deviation and non-conformance investigation and CAPAs, finished good release, and production floor quality testing and release.
Major Accountabilities:

• Ensure cGMP standards are properly implemented and carried out throughout the organization.
• Ensure that the facility and products meet all local and federal food/supplement safety regulations
• Act as a facilitator/coach in areas such as Quality techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices, and product quality/safety
• Assist with employee reviews and facilitate coaching sessions
• Sample and analyze raw materials, in process goods, and finished products to assure compliance to specifications
• Perform line clearance using, but not limited to, ATP technologies
• Assist or conduct audits with the Quality team including, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety
• Record and evaluate test data, alerting Director of Quality to any deviations from specifications
• Assist in data collection and analysis for ongoing quality improvements
• Partner with plant operations, maintenance, compliance, quality and engineering to ensure that good manufacturing practices, sanitation and pest control programs, procedures and systems are effectively monitored per policy requirements
• Partner with plant operations, maintenance, quality and engineering to develop, write, review and train on Standard Operating Procedures and Policies, Work Instructions, and Forms
• Partner with operations team to build a strong food safety culture, to ensure pre-requisite programs are effective for producing a safe food/supplement products and to facilitate the successful execution of customer, regulatory, and certification audits
• Assist in performing quality document activities including, but not limited, issuing master manufacturing records, review and approving batch records and work instructions, ensuring logs and records are appropriately completed and maintained, reviewing and approving shipping documentation, and filing and maintaining all records as required
• Ensure new/ revised SOPs and continuous improvement efforts are communicated and implemented.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Minimum - Bachelor's Degree in a science or quality study

Experience

• 5 years in Quality in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in an FDA regulated environment
• Experience in Federal and State Food Safety Regulations including HACCP and cGMP
• Experience with Food Safety and defense programs

Specific Skills & Abilities

• Ability to take initiative to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Must have the ability to assess situation and develop a solution
• Must have good attention to detail
• Must have the ability to adjust to changing work demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and report writing skills; legible handwriting required
• Experience with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis in Excel
• Strong analytical experience
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Results driven, strong work ethic
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform a standing job for a full shift
• Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach, and grasp for varying periods of time
• Ability to differentiate subtle variances in color
• Ability to drive forklift
• Ability to wear a respirator and hearing protection
• Ability to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Fluent in English required, bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Must possess a valid US driver's license

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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.
#IncludingYou
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.
We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 InclusionADM.
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.