**88320BR** **Job Title:** QFS Manager **Department/Function:** Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities **Job Description:** **QFS Manager - Lubbock, TX** This is an exempt-level position Job Summary: The QFS (Quality and Food Safety) Manager is responsible for the daily quality control and quality analysis of the facility’s inbound/outbound products and ingredients and for managing the site’s food safety program. The plant operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The lab covers all shifts necessary to operate the facility. This position reports to the Area Facility/Complex Manager and the Oilseeds Quality Group Business Unit. Essential Job Functions: + Provide leadership, support, and guidance to ensure Food Safety/Quality requirements are met. + Manages, plans, implements, and continuously improves the Food Safety/Quality divisional programs. + Enforce Quality goals and KPIs, Food Safety/Quality, maintain Food Safety plan, and support Operations for continuous improvement. + Ensure the processes and systems are adequate to implement, achieve, and maintain 3rd party certifications (i.e., GMP+, SQF, etc.) and FDA compliance (21 CFR 507 and/or 21 CFR 117). + Oversee usage and provide support for information technology systems (i.e., Policy Tech, APeCS, GEMINI, etc.) + Tracks and reports the Cost of Poor Quality to drive continuous improvement in the plant. + Manages the Food Safety/Quality Team + Maintenance of laboratory equipment + Engage with and motivate direct reports, and demonstrate leadership qualities to all plant personnel. + Escalates and communicates quality and food safety issues, to Plant Management, Regional QFS, BU NA QFS Director, and the Technology Center as required. Job Qualifications: + A 4-year degree plus 7 years of Quality and Food Safety experience in a food manufacturing and laboratory environment (or the equivalent combinations of education and experience). + Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), problem-solving, and decision-making skills. + Confidence and ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior management, customers, and regulatory officials as needed. Working Conditions: + Employees in this position are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the job requirements. Physical Requirements: + Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds. + Lifting or carrying of weights over fifty (50) pounds is rare; employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than fifty (50) pounds. Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. 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. **'AJC IND'** REF:88320BR **Req/Job ID:** 88320BR **City:** Lubbock **State:** TX - Texas **Ref ID:** \#LI-CJ1 **:** **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 are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) **:** **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.