QA Specialist


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Job Title: QA Specialist
Location: Amsterdam, International/Other

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Responsible for executing the food safety and quality strategy for the Specialty Ingredients business within the EMEA region. Ensure that products and processes meet ADM standards as well as regulatory and customer requirements. Accountable for product quality from the moment products leave the local manufacturing site until final delivery to the customer. Serve as the key liaison between ADM manufacturing sites, external suppliers, and internal departments on all quality-related matters to support customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities
  • Ensure food safety and quality compliance for products distributed in EMEA, aligned with ADM policies, regulatory requirements, and customer standards.
  • Collaborate closely with factory Quality Managers and Technical Support teams globally (EU, USA, India, Serbia) to optimize quality across the supply chain.
  • Provide proactive support and consultation to management on quality issues, regulatory compliance, and food safety improvements.
  • Conduct and coordinate internal and external audits; host auditors from customers, certification bodies, and governmental agencies.
  • Train internal teams on food safety, GMP, and quality principles to ensure compliance awareness.
  • Maintain and update quality documentation, including product specifications and Certificates of Analysis (CoA).
  • Manage returned goods workflows, including review, disposition, and corrective actions.
  • Support supplier and co-packer qualification, maintaining approval of documentation and performance records.
  • Manage product certifications such as Kosher, Halal, and Non-GMO.
  • Perform HACCP risk assessments, validations, and continuous monitoring activities.
  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of CAPA to prevent recurrence.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and documentation control processes.
  • Being responsible for ensuring a food safe and qualitative product when releasing a product on the market.
Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in food technology, Quality Management, or related field.
  • Preferred: 3+ years of experience in quality management in the food industry.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety standards and quality systems (HACCP, GMP, QMS).
  • Preferred: experience with supplier quality and auditing processes.
  • Skilled in process improvement and root cause problem-solving methodologies.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
  • Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
  • Fluent in English; Dutch proficiency preferred.


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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.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 12/15/25
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