Quality Supply Chain Specialist

About Adams Group

Adams Group is a fifth-generation, family-owned specialty food company built on over 110 years of a simple but powerful belief: good food starts with good people. Founded on the principle of doing the right thing, we've grown to become the most trusted provider of high-quality specialty grains, oils, and seeds—delivering quality ingredients from seed to shelf.

Rooted in trusted farmer partnerships and vertically integrated operations, we combine agricultural expertise with intentional innovation to deliver specialty at scale. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and integrity isn't just what we do—it's who we are.

Position Summary:

The Quality Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance throughout the supply chain process. This role combines data analytics, supplier performance monitoring, co-man performance and quality control principles to drive continuous improvement, reduce risk, and enhance the integrity of materials and products from suppliers through to final delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Quality Oversight
  • Monitor and evaluate supplier quality performance through audits, scorecards, and KPI tracking.
  • Work with procurement and quality teams to resolve supplier issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Assist in qualifying new suppliers and ensuring they meet company quality standards.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Analyze data from suppliers, co-manufacturing, manufacturing and logistics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Create regular reports and dashboards to communicate quality metrics and compliance across the supply chain.
  • Support root cause analysis and implement preventive measures using data-driven insights.
• Process Improvement
  • Develop and enhance quality assurance processes within the supply chain.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline quality checks, inspection procedures, and material traceability.
  • Support initiatives in supplier development, co-manufacturing and continuous improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Ensure supply chain activities comply with internal standards and external regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, GMP, FDA, GFSI).
  • Maintain accurate records of supplier quality agreements, audits, and CAPAs.
  • Support the preparation of documentation for audits and inspections.

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in quality, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with supplier quality management and audit processes

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NAV), and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of quality and food safety management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, HACCP, GMP) and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent grasp of Microsoft Office programs and ERP/MRP systems, typing and report writing skills
• Excellent time management and communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Sense of urgency & ability to meet deadlines
• Self-directed and able to independently execute job requirements
• Must be proficient in reading, speaking and writing in English for the purpose of record keeping, safety and quality training processes.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Certifications/Licenses:

• SQF or other GFSI approved scheme (or ability to obtain certification).
• HACCP Certified (or ability to obtain certification).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in food manufacturing, vegetable oil or grain industry preferred.
• Certification in quality or supply chain management (e.g., ASQ CQE, APICS).
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements specific to the industry (FDA, FGIS/USDA)

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

The QFS Supply Chain Manager and/or Food Safety & Compliance Director shall cover for the absence of the QFS Supply Chain Analyst.

Salary : $30 - $32