**100136BR** **Job Title:** Quality Assurance Manager - Erlanger, KY **Department/Function:** Health, Safety & Environment **Job Description:** **Quality Assurance Manager - Erlanger, KY** **MAIN FUNCTION:** The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance with regulatory, customer, and certification requirements within a flavor food manufacturing facility. This position manages the QA team, oversees day-to-day quality operations, and supports the implementation and maintenance of the FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001 management systems. The QA Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives and ensures that processes and products meet established standards throughout production. **DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:** + Lead and supervise daily activities of the QA Technicians to ensure proper execution of quality checks, testing, documentation, and compliance. + Manage the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. + Ensure timely review and approval of batch records, COAs, non-conformances, and deviations. + Oversee incoming raw material inspections, in-process checks, and final product release procedures. + Participate in internal and external audits, including certification audits and customer visits. + Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs). + Develop and deliver training for QA staff on quality systems, food safety, and good manufacturing practices (GMPs). + Monitor key quality performance indicators and report trends and improvements to the Site Quality & Food Safety Manager. + Support product traceability, allergen control, and sanitation validation programs. + Ensure proper documentation practices and record retention as per FSSC and ISO requirements. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field. + Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a QA role within the food or flavor manufacturing industry. + Strong working knowledge of FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001 standards. + Experience leading or supervising quality teams. + Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety regulations, and internal auditing. + Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with quality management software is a plus. 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. “AJCIND” REF:100136BR **Req/Job ID:** 100136BR **City:** Erlanger **State:** KY - Kentucky **Ref ID:** \#LI-NG1 **:** **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: **:** $70,400.00 - $131,300.00 **Salaried Incentive Plan:** The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus