Quality Specialist - Hutchinson, KS

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Job Title: Quality Specialist - Hutchinson, KS
Location: Hutchinson, KS, South Australia, USA

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

Job Description: Job Description

Quality Specialist - Hutchinson, KS

This is a non-exempt level position.

Position Summary:

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for quality, food safety and verification of conformance to regulatory requirements in support of plant operations. This position will offer support to production in making quality decisions, investigating non-conforming products, and providing oversight during process upsets. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Must have availability to occasionally work across shifts.

Job Responsibilities:

Routinely conduct GMP, Food Safety Plan / HACCP, and GFSI (SQF) compliance inspections
Perform verification checks and assessments related to process function, sanitation, procedural practices, personnel performance, and product quality
Interface with facility management on findings and corrective actions
Conduct microbiological swabbing for environmental monitoring, monitor and report results
Conduct for-cause investigations, determining root cause of issues
Provide guidance on sanitation methodology and chemical usage
Lead shift sanitation team
Conduct pre-operation inspection of equipment that has undergone maintenance and/or sanitation.
Verify food safety related calibration and preventive maintenance activities
Assist facility management in assessing process deviations, related impact, and response
Assist with creating standard operating procedures and work instructions with food safety implications
Assist with third party and supplier audits in relation to quality/production
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills:

Demonstrated leadership qualities
Focus on food safety and customer needs in all aspects of work
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining Quality requirements
Good problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
Computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related Science field or 3 years' prior Quality Control / Assurance experience.

Required Experience:

Prior laboratory experience / knowledge of laboratory procedures

Desired Experience:

Experience preferred in an industrial environment

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.

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Job Post Date: 07/19/25