Quality Control Specialist - Kennesaw, GA

3376328No5998548410.00.028-Jun-2026Quality Control Specialist - Kennesaw, GAQuality & Food SafetyQuality Control Specialist - Kennesaw, GA

Job Responsibilities:

The Quality Control Specialist - Finished Goods provides direct support to the continuous improvement of laboratory and quality initiatives within the Quality Management System (QMS). This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of incoming finished goods through analytical testing, documentation review, supplier oversight, and quality system execution.

With guidance from the Quality Control Laboratory Manager, the Quality Control Specialist ensures finished goods testing programs, specifications, validation activities, and laboratory systems are compliant with applicable regulatory, certification, and customer requirements. This role also supports method development, validation, and equipment qualification associated with finished goods testing activities.

The Quality Control Specialist - Finished Goods is responsible for building and maintaining strong working knowledge of applicable Federal and State regulatory requirements, cGMPs, food safety standards, and certification expectations to ensure full compliance of finished goods quality programs.

This role will train on and develop competency in all quality‑related activities supporting finished goods receipt, testing, disposition, documentation, and supplier compliance.

SOPs, Lab Methods & Forms

• Develop, revise, and maintain SOPs, laboratory methods, specifications, and forms related to finished goods testing and control.
• Perform periodic reviews of SOPs, lab methods, specifications, and forms to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, standards, and internal practices.
• Initiate and manage change controls related to finished goods quality documentation.
• Maintain and update calculation worksheets and spreadsheets associated with finished goods analytical methods.

Validations / Verifications

• Perform or support analytical testing of incoming finished goods in accordance with approved methods and specifications.
• Review Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with material specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Support finished goods release, rejection, or conditional approval decisions in accordance with internal procedures.
• Ensure traceability, labeling, and proper disposition of finished goods.

Laboratory Investigations

• Conduct laboratory error and out‑of‑specification (OOS) investigations related to finished goods testing.
• Identify failure modes, root causes, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and document findings in clear, defensible written reports.
• Investigate nonconformances, deviations, and process failures impacting finished goods quality.
• Execute CAPA activities and verify effectiveness within established timelines.
• Generate deviation reports, nonconformance records, and supporting quality documentation.
• Provide training to laboratory personnel on corrective and preventive actions as required.

Data Management

• Support laboratory management with data collection, trending, and analysis for finished goods quality metrics and QMS objectives.
• Prepare reports summarizing testing trends, supplier performance, laboratory efficiencies, and quality indicators.
• Appropriately archive laboratory and quality system records consistent with retention requirements.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and training on Quality Systems, quality assurance processes, and laboratory procedures.
• Develop and maintain finished goods specifications, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria aligned with ISO, GFSI, and customer requirements.
• Support supplier qualification activities and finished goods risk assessments.
• Support internal, customer, and third‑party audits (e.g., FDA, NSF, GFSI).
• Participate on cross‑functional project teams as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide internal department communication in regards to finished goods
• Evaluate requalification materials for stock conservsions or extensions
• Creation of finished goods COA's upon request

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and work in a team environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong knowledge of current quality systems requirements and implementation techniques.
• Superior communication and analytical skills, plus demonstrated skills to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously.
• Customer-advocate to ensure on time task completion.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communications.
• Must have the ability to assess situations and develop solutions
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Must have the ability to adjust to changing work demands and priorities in a fast paced environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel
• Strong analytical experience
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Results driven, strong work ethic
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of time

Education Requirements:

Education

• Minimum - 4 year university degree
• Preferred - 4 year university degree in science, biotechnology, or other related field.

Experience

• Minimum - 1+ years quality experience in an FDA regulated facility.
• Preferred - Experience in Federal and State Food Safety Regulations including HACCP and GFSI
• Preferred - Experience with food safety and defense programs

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.

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110483BRKennesawGA - Georgia #LI-LD1 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 #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 lawBenefits 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:

$52,800.00 - $99,400.00