Quality Specialist - Kansas City, KS

Job DescriptionQuality Specialist-Kansas City, KSThis is a full-time, non-exempt level position.Experience / Qualifications RequiredBachelor's degree in food science or related field preferred.Minimum 1 year of experience in quality or manufacturing preferred.Training RequiredAnnual TrainingHACCP / PC TrainingPCQI TrainingGFSI TrainingFood Safety and Sanitation TrainingGeneral Job DescriptionAbility to complete all tasks assigned to the Quality Technicians and cover as needed.The coverage for this position will be required when no other Quality Technician can be found to cover for the open position.If the Quality Assurance Specialist is unable to cover or make arrangements for coverage, the Quality Manager will need to determine coverage or cover the position themselves.The job duties of the Quality Specialist covering for the Quality Technician shall cease upon the end of the shift or upon the return of the regularly scheduled Quality Technician.Ability to complete tasks assigned to the Quality Manager and cover as needed.Tasks to cover during the absence of the Quality Manager include but are not limited to: Formal Release, verification tasks, log updating and review and ensuring sampling is taking place properly.The job duties of the Quality Specialist covering for the Quality Manager shall cease upon the end of the shift or upon the return of the plant Quality Manager.Assisting the Quality Manager in development of personnel and courier schedules.Responsibility to help identify food safety &/or product integrity issues. As well as, initiate and record actions for food safety &/or product integrity issues reported.Responsible for conducting the Annual Food Safety Training utilizing the Alchemy system.Responsible for training all new Quality Technicians to ensure that they are adequately trained for on-the-job tasks. Help create reference material for Quality Technicians.Inventory, and order lab supplies, as needed.Catalog all foreign material evidence & review with Quality Manager to determine if further investigation is required.Manage the Plant Retain Sample Program, including storage & disposal.Review batch paperwork and associated quality checks, follow-up on discrepancies & update required spreadsheets. This includes but is not limited to signing off on quality checks, cleaning check lists, metal detection checks, calibration records, environmental & product testing records.Manage the Quality Hold Program, including identification, placarding, disposition & disposal.Participate as a member of the Plant Internal Audit Team.Support Quality Manager in maintaining product sampling matrices, product specifications & sight samples, as well as, communicate revisions to the necessary personnel.Support Customer Complaint & Root Cause Investigations.Review, updated &/or create documentation to support the Quality Management System.Support the Lab Technicians as needed, duties may include3rd Party Lab Testing Sample Requests & Sample SubmissionsProficiency TestingPerform other duties as assigned.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.REF:102834BR#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