Quality & Safety Coordinator - Cordele, GA

Job Summary:
The Quality/Safety Coordinator will perform various tasks to support plant wide quality/safety goals including maintaining records for regulatory compliance, perform inspections according to manufacturer or OSHA guidance, deliver required trainings, be a technical resource for the departments, and support production as needed.

This role works Monday thru Friday from 8 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.. Work hours are subject to change to meet business needs. Overtime as needed based on business needs.

Facility ExpectationFollow the expectations of all Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards.Ensure product quality expectations are met.Follow all facility Good Manufacturing Practices as required.Responsible for ensuring area is kept clean and completion of all listed housekeeping duties per the master sanitation schedule.Work with other Operations colleagues to effectively communicate production issues.Participate in morning toolbox, shift exchange/review and response meetings to communicate your key process indicator performance.Provide mentoring and training to new colleagues.Attend training classes in-plant or at other locations as assigned.Work Duties and Required SkillsFollow the expectations of all Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards.Responsible for compliance data tracking for training, KPIs and engagement logs and spreadsheets, event entry, and reports.Provide administrative support to Quality/Safety with filing, scanning, records retention, PolicyTech, and entering daily plant production.Will aid in responsibilities regarding document retention and compliance for all Quality/Safety policies, permits, inspections, etc.Evaluate the effectiveness of quality/safety programs and policies through consistent monitoring and auditing.PolicyTech document management. Review, scan, and file department compliance paperwork.Lead monthly GMP plant inspections per divisional requirements.Ensure accurate Facility safety metrics and investigate accordingly.Lead, support and encourage the actions that are leading indicators, tracked by a safety management index.Participate in FDA and scored internal auditsLead product recalls from the plant level with guidance from divisional resources when necessaryPerform facility audits in matters of Environmental, Health and Safety in order to verify that the established standards are complied with.Maintain safety reporting requirements in a computer safety management system.Act as a Champion and Mentor for colleague safety engagement that comes in many forms including Values Based (behavior) Safety.Maintain, inspect, test and repair designated safety equipment and supplies.Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Leadership.Investigate manufacturing errors and complete proper reports including, yield instigations, CAPA reports.Use deviation reports to justify the disposition of the product.Conduct complaint investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actionsOversee Pest Control ProgramFollow up on recommendations and Corrective ActionsMinimum RequirementsBS degree in Feed Science or related experience AND/OR 3+ years in quality/safety experience in manufacturing.Knowledge and Understanding of a multitude of health and safety regulations and policies with the ability to communicate the requirements effectively and assist the facility with implementation and management.3-5 years of manufacturing experience is preferredEffective oral and written communication skills, including public presentation abilityStrong computer skills including Microsoft office and the ability to quickly learn and utilize standardized systems.Proven ability to work effectively and enthusiastically on a team.Proven ability to recognize hazards, assess risk and recommend controls.Must be organized, possess time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferredAbility to act in a professional manner and adhere by ADM’s Code of ConductMust be able to lift up to 55 lbsMust be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfacesAbility to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, and gloves when requiredAbility to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet working conditionsAbility to work with allergens that might be present in a manufacturing environmentExcited 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. 

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