Quality Specialist Operations

Job title:

Quality Specialist Operations

Company

Archer-Daniels-Midland

Job description

FunctionQuality & Food SafetyJob DescriptionADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more atAbout ADM Protexin Ltd
ADM Protexin Ltd manufacture innovative, research based live bacteria products of the highest quality for the veterinary, human, agriculture and equine healthcare markets. With head office, manufacturing and distribution facilities based in Somerset, ADM Protexin distribute to over 90 countries worldwide.Learn more atJob Purpose

• As the Quality Assurance Specialist (Operations) you hold a crucial leadership role in ensuring the highest standards of product quality and safety within the facility. In addition to implementing and maintaining robust quality management systems and conducting audits, you take on added responsibilities to ensure review of batches are organised and reviewed as per client deliverables. Your expertise play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of the production processes, preventing defects, and continuously improving product quality. You serve as a key point of contact and support the department manager in efficiently allocating resources to ensure seamless and timely approvals of batches and non-conformance’s to support batch release.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensuring batches are approved and released as per client deliverables including effective management of associated non-conformances to support release.
• Providing expert quality input and advice on production issues as and when required.
• Effectively allocating and coordinating resources within the Quality Assurance team to optimize Batch release.
• Conducting thorough documentation and batch reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Taking a lead role in investigating complaints and monitoring Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) related to production, ensuring timely resolution.
• Effective management and approval of deviations and complaints, driving root cause analysis and ensuring implementation of appropriate CAPAs
• Ensuring the completion of all Quality System commitments and maintaining up-to-date records including SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) reviews and updates.
• Supporting the business in project work (e.g. Validation) by providing Quality oversight and expertise.
• Facilitating the internal audit program and addressing audit findings promptly.
• Proactively identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities to enhance overall product quality and operational efficiency.

• Collaborating with various departments and stakeholders on quality matters, maintaining effective communication channels.
• Enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) principles and relevant Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards in the production environment, including food and feed safety regulations.
• Fostering a culture of quality consciousness and continuous improvement.
• To identify and report KPIs for batch release and other quality metrics for the QA OPS team.
• To conduct training as and when required

Your Profile

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage and support a team
• Proficiency in implementing and maintaining quality management systems to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards (e.g. FEMAS/ ISO/GMP) and the ability to ensure adherence to them during production
• Understanding of audit processes and practices to prepare for and participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Strong analytical abilities to investigate quality issues, perform room cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Skillful in maintaining accurate records and documentation related to quality assurance activities.
• Proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement to enhance overall product quality and operational efficiency.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with various departments and stakeholders on quality matters.
• Meticulous attention to detail in monitoring manufacturing processes and ensuring adherence to quality

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
• ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life
• Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave
• ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.

Learn more about ADM at .We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the workplace. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. By applying for this position, you agree to .Ref ID#LI-DNI#IncludingYouDiversity, 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:

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Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 01:10:52 GMT

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