What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Specialist - Kennesaw, GA position at ADM?
Quality Specialist, Kennesaw GA.
Position Summary
The Quality Specialist oversees product-level quality programs including finished good specification set up and change control processes, label review programs. They will assist with customer complaint investigations and responses. The Quality Specialist will work closely with Document Control, Quality Control, Planning, and Production as a team to ensure timely completion and documentation of associated tasks.
Job Responsibilities
The Quality Specialists will become knowledgeable in Federal and other regulatory agency requirements, customer requirements and cGMPs to assure that product specific documentation are in compliance, and will train on and gain competency in activities to facilitate regulatory compliance. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Required Skills
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:107099BR
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 right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
$52,800.00 - $99,400.00
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:
#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 welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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.
Req/Job ID
107099BR
Position Summary
The Quality Specialist oversees product-level quality programs including finished good specification set up and change control processes, label review programs. They will assist with customer complaint investigations and responses. The Quality Specialist will work closely with Document Control, Quality Control, Planning, and Production as a team to ensure timely completion and documentation of associated tasks.
Job Responsibilities
The Quality Specialists will become knowledgeable in Federal and other regulatory agency requirements, customer requirements and cGMPs to assure that product specific documentation are in compliance, and will train on and gain competency in activities to facilitate regulatory compliance. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Utilize scientific and regulatory knowledge to develop and manage all regulatory information related to ingredients, formulations, religious compliance, organic and label compliance
- Interpret regulatory rules or rule changes and ensure that they are communicated through corporate policies and procedures
- Maintain current knowledge base of existing and emerging regulations, standards, or guidance documents
- Recommend changes to company procedures in response to change in regulations or standards
- Evaluate and approve specification change requests for regulatory compliance and operational feasibility.
- Support investigations and responses to customer complaints and customer-related deviations
- All aspects of labels
- Collaborates with team members in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and action plans.
Required Skills
- Ability to take initiative to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment
- Leadership skills
- Must be able to manage multiple projects at once
- 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 on 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 walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of time
- Ability to differentiate subtle variances in color
- Must possess a valid US driver’s license.
- Conduct internal audits or participate in audit readiness activities
- Track, trend, and report on key quality metrics
- Ability to work cross‑functionally and collaboratively
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Preferred – 4 year university degree in science, biotechnology, or other related field.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:107099BR
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 right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
$52,800.00 - $99,400.00
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).
- 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.
#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 welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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.
Req/Job ID
107099BR