Customer Quality Representative - Decatur, IL

Job DescriptionCustomer Quality Representative - Decatur, ILJob Summary:The Customer Quality Representative within the Carbohydrate Solutions platform, specifically Ethanol, will act as the liaison between customers and internal departments such as manufacturing sites, transfer terminals and warehouses on all relevant quality-related matters. The Customer Quality Representative role is an experienced role within the Customer Quality team. This role provides quality-based support for the ADM commercial, sales, customer service and production teams. The expectation is to provide support for Customer Quality specialists, collaborate with Product Stewards on more complex requests and address issues on day-to-day activities ensuring growth and knowledge within the team. Direct interaction with existing and potential ADM customers is expected. Participation is required to define, develop, and implement improvements within the supported business units to meet best in class production quality and food safety expectations. Role responsibilities will increase in complexity as knowledge and understanding is gained at product and service levels. This position reports to the Product Steward/Customer Quality Manager Carbohydrate Solutions.Essential Job Functions:Provide global quality support and technical expertise for Ethanol among other ADM Carbohydrate Solutions associated productsParticipate in ASTM and other industry organizations; provide additional guidance on export regulations for various product lines and TTB requirements specific for EthanolHandle incoming quality requests from customers, end users and sales managers with an aim towards a high level of customer satisfactionLiaise between customers and internal departments as applicable on all relevant quality related mattersIdentify and manage risks in cooperation with plant quality department, as well as food and feed safety managers, understanding established risk assessmentsCommunicate with customer base on all facets of quality, regulatory and food safety details including, but not limited to, product specifications, analytical details, questionnaires, applications, food safety plans, applicable regulations and product quality issuesDocument any customer complaints, and act as liaison with Business Managers, General Managers, Research, Operations, Legal and Regulatory to take required course of action; communicate with customer to ensure full resolution of complaint, including final letter to customerParticipate in customer audits as neededAssist Product Stewards, business, and sales managers with relevant projectsMaster information systems as needed to effectively perform tasksRespond to customer requests for standard/non-standard documentation and questionnaires as neededJob Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required, in a science discipline preferredMinimum of 5 years with quality or technical related experience preferredAbility to understand technical properties and functionality of ingredientsStrong organizational skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skillsDeveloped interpersonal techniques, customer focusedAbility to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision; effectively plan, organize, and execute own activitiesExcited 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.REF:107558BR#IncludingYouDiversity, 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