**94109BR** **Job Title:** Global QFS Learning Partner **Department/Function:** Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities **Job Description:** **Global Learning Partner- Quality and Food Safety** **Position Overview:** The Global Learning Partner focused on Quality and Food Safety is responsible for assessing the organization’s training needs, designing and implementing effective training programs, and ensuring compliance with quality and food safety standards. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization. This position reports to the Director - Global Functional Training. It can be based out of any ADM major facility/office (no remote work-option available). **Key Responsibilities:** + Training Needs Assessment: + Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the organization’s quality and food safety training needs. + Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather input and feedback on training requirements. + Program Design and Development: + Design, develop, and implement quality and food safety training programs tailored to the manufacturing environment. + Create instructional materials, training manuals, guides, and videos. + Ensure training content is up-to-date with current quality and food safety regulations and best practices. + Program Implementation: + Coordinate and deliver training sessions and workshops. + Supervise trainers and other staff involved in the training process. + Plan and coordinate training venues, timing, and modalities. + Evaluation and Improvement: + Establish assessment standards and benchmarks to evaluate the success of training programs. + Collect and analyze data to measure training effectiveness and make necessary improvements. + Track metrics daily to ensure all departments are running effectively. + Compliance and Continuous Improvement: + Ensure training programs comply with applicable regulations and standards. + Act as a change agent to drive continuous improvement in quality and food safety practices. + Provide input on quality, safety, or efficiency risks to the manufacturing process. + Collaboration and Support: + Liaise with departments to manage and assign training programs. + Provide support to clients before, during, and after training programs. + Serve as a thought leader, mentor, and coach on continuous improvement tools. + Serve as a thought leader and advisor in the creation of QFS Academy **Metrics and KPIs** + Training Completion Rate: Percentage of employees who complete required quality and food safety training programs. + Training Effectiveness: Measured through post-training assessments and feedback surveys. + Non-Compliance Reduction: Decrease in the number of quality and food safety non-compliance incidents. + Compliance Rate: Adherence to quality and food safety regulations and standards. + Employee Engagement: Levels of participation and engagement in training programs. + Cost Efficiency: Budget adherence and cost-effectiveness of training programs. + Continuous Improvement: Number of implemented improvements and innovations in quality and food safety practices. **Must have Experience:** **Industry Experience:** + Extensive experience in the food manufacturing industry, with a strong understanding of food safety and quality control processes. + GFSI Audit Scheme experience; BRC, SQF and/or FSSC 22,000 + Hands-on experience with implementing and managing food safety programs. **Training Experience:** + Proven track record of designing and delivering training programs. + Experience in conducting training sessions, workshops, and seminars. **Regulatory Knowledge:** + In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and standards, such as FDA, USDA, and international standards. **Qualifications:** + A bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Manufacturing environment or a related field. + Advanced degrees or specialized training in food safety and quality management are advantageous. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Excellent project management skills. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills. **Ideal Additional Certifications:** + HACCP Certification + Quality Management Certifications: ISO 22000, ISO 9001 Certifications and PCQI **Additional Responsibilities:** + Oversee and participate in the development of training materials. + Maintain attendance logs, incident reports, and other necessary records for audit and inspection readiness + Lead, mentor, counsel, and manage the performance of project staff. + Support other teams with projects as directed. + Manage staffing needs and ensure ratios are maintained for effective operational performance. + Compile and analyze data to help with budget preparation and training priorities ensuring audit and inspection readiness training reports. + Stay up-to-date on learning technologies and trends. Relocation Assistance will be available with this position. 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:94109BR **Req/Job ID:** 94109BR **City:** Decatur **State:** IL - Illinois **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 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. **:** 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: **:** $104,100.00 - $195,300.00 **Salaried Incentive Plan:** The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan