**105317BR** **Job Title:** Quality Assurance & Operations Specialist - Mount Holly, NJ **Department/Function:** Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities **Job Description:** **Quality Assurance & Operations Specialist - Mount Holly, NJ** **Job Summary** The Quality Assurance specialist is responsible for the completion of quality checks, verifications, and ensure product parameters are being meant on the production floor. This position will offer support to the plant manager in making quality and production decisions, investigating non-conforming products, and completing monitoring activities in a safe fashion. This position reports to the Plant Manager. **Responsibilities:** + Perform preoperational inspections on equipment and utensils + Complete post maintenance inspection of area to ensure processing equipment is free from foreign materials and loose articles + Responsible for completing daily quality checks before, during, and after packaging runs o Oversee product is being packaged to meet expectations + Oversight of sample requirements + Maintain sample retention system + Collect product samples for required assays + Collect and prepare appropriate samples for random sampling program + Monitor products for quality parameters + Communicate to quality manager and production when product falls out of specification, document any noticeable discrepancy, take corrective actions to eliminate the issue + Participate in equipment validation procedures for high-risk products + Participate in food safety meetings led by the facility quality manager + Ensure site specific work instructions, sop's, and mpcs are being followed + Spot check finished goods to verify product meets specifications + Assist with Pest Control Program + Participate in GMP plant inspections per divisional requirements + Verify quality and product safety checks are properly completed to meet procedural requirements such as magnet checks, etc., + Perform job functional quality safety checks on production employees assigned by Plant Manager + Assist with monitoring activities such as uniformity studies, scale checks, and traceability + Verify high risk activities are being completed before the shipment of product + Maintain equipment by sterilizing (often using an autoclave), and calibrating laboratory instruments to ensure they are in working order + Managing the foundational tasks of a lab, including sample preparation, equipment maintenance, and data recording. + Basic understanding of microbial axenic nature and counting procedure. + Verify production batch card for accuracy, establish priorities, monitor progress, and revise schedules to meet deadlines. + Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, implement cost reductions, and improve processes for efficiency. + Enforce production standards, monitor product quality, and ensure adherence to specifications. + Implement and enforce safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment. + Coordinate equipment maintenance, arrange repairs, and evaluate new techniques. + Maintain accurate records, generate reports, and communicate with plant manager. **Key Skills & Qualifications** + Education: Prefer an associate or bachelor's degree in a science-related field + Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with specific leadership or supervisory experience + Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Sage300), generate and file batch receipts, maintain batch yield records, update BOMs and create new finished product numbers when required, + Technical Aptitude: Strong mechanical skills and the ability to interpret technical documents, such as SOP, and production schedules + Digital Literacy: Proficiency in basic computer tasks for data entry and monitoring production metrics and MS Office (especially Excel). + Operations Specialist: Focuses on workflow optimization, solving complex issues, and managing systems to keep the facility running smoothly + Hard Skills: Proficiency in handling label printing machine, Complete various audits and projects such as BOM audit, maintain label mastery and registration certificate binder, update product labels as product registrations complete, create label drafts in CQL Pro for registration process in required languages (Spanish, Arabic, English and Portuguese), Proofread Spanish labels + Key Soft Skills: Strong leadership, effective verbal/written communication for reporting findings, complex problem-solving, and the ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments. **Working Conditions:** + Employees in this position will carry out many of their functions in a manufacturing facility which requires tolerance to hot/cold temperatures. The environment may consist of numerous raw ingredients such as bulk and bagged animal feed ingredients on the production floor, in offices, and in conference rooms. **Physical Requirements:** + Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, and kneel + Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds. + Occasionally required to push, pull, move, or lift objects up to 50 lbs. 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:105317BR **Req/Job ID:** 105317BR **City:** Mount Holly **State:** NJ - New Jersey **Ref ID:** \#LI-SC1 **:** **About ADM** At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. **:** \#LI-Onsite **\t:** **\#IncludingYou** 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. 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 **:** **Benefits and Perks** Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. 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. **:** Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between: **:** $39,200.00 - $72,900.00