Digital Quality Systems Specialist - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Decatur, IL

About The Position

Digital Quality Systems Specialist - Decatur, IL Job Summary: This position is responsible for supporting the oversight, development, and deployment of ADM’s digital quality and food safety digital systems and analytics strategy. The role will be engaged with the global Quality and Food Safety (QFS) implementation of ADM’s global eQMS, assuring effective use of digital tools while supporting quality and food safety advanced analytics across the company. Responsible for enabling successful execution of ADM’s Quality Management System within ADM’s businesses and facilities through the implementation of digital QFS platforms. This individual’s responsibilities include leading sites through the implementation of standard QFS processes while analyzing and transitioning their current management systems into new digital methods. Role works closely with the Quality Management System (QMS) team, business stakeholders in the QMS, cross functional process owners, and IT technical teams to ensure sustainment and effectiveness QFS digital solutions. This position will report to the Manager – Digital Quality & Food Safety within the Quality Technical Center

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years related experience in a FDA/cGMP/USDA regulated industry
Excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as negotiation, influencing, and collaboration skills
Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally with internal and external customers
Willingness to innovate and adapt best practices

Nice To Haves

Project management and experience managing large scale initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of the eQMS for ADM’s global business. Includes process gap assessments, role mapping and standard work definitions, conducting system training, and performing business administrator functions in the system supporting implementation.
Maintain working knowledge of ADM’s eQMS and it practical application to business units.
Implementation of ADM’s digital strategy to include but not limited to Auditing, CAPA’s, Supplier Quality, customer complaints, environmental monitoring, risk management, and digital HACCP.
Identify best practice working to drive standardization and consistency within all aspects of the eQMS, globally, through driving the QFS digital strategy. Ensure smooth transition and maintained compliance.
Collaborate with cross functional teams ensuring data integrity and traceability of quality processes in compliance with ADM’s quality management system while ensuring alignment of method and execution.
Identify and drive automation opportunities enhancing efficiency within quality & food safety, including system integrations, automated workflows, and analytics opportunities in collaboration with ADM IT.
Monitor and report on the reliability/health of QFS digital systems and data, recommending solutions to remediate persistent issues, ensuring system effectiveness ,and continuous improvement. Act as change agent driving system improvements. Ensuring consistency in successful implementation of the digital quality & food systems.
Collaborate with cross functional teams ensuring data integrity and traceability of quality processes in compliance with ADM’s quality management system while ensuring alignment of method and execution.
Support a data driven approach to monitoring and driving Quality & Food Safety program effectiveness.
Support the ongoing development of ADM QFS digital roadmap and improvement opportunities of the current QFS digital landscape. Including requirements managements, maintaining ROIC, and management of future projects.
Supports colleague training, our support user network, and change management efforts.

Benefits

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.