Quality Food Safety Manager - Clinton, IA

3383537No5998548410.00.019-Aug-2026Quality Food Safety Manager - Clinton, IAQuality & Food SafetyQuality Food Safety Manager - Clinton, IA

This is an exempt level position. On site

Position Summary:

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of individuals that oversee the quality and product safety programs to ensure compliance with ADM, regulatory and customer requirements.

• Direct Reports include QC staff and Lab Manager.

• Verify quality and product safety checks are properly completed to meet procedural requirements

• Verify high risk activities are being completed before shipment of products

• Schedule monitoring activities such as carryover studies, uniformity studies, scale checks, and traceability

• Monitor products for quality parameters

• Communicate to production (and Regional QFS Manager as appropriate) when product falls out of specification, document any noticeable discrepancy, take corrective actions to eliminate the issue

• Prepare the facility for compliance during customer audits and third party certifications (FSSC, GMP+, etc.)

• Lead the facility during these customer audits and third party certifications

• Provide quality trainings to new hires, contractors and refresher training as needed and maintain training records

• Manage monthly GMP plant inspections per divisional requirements

• Investigate manufacturing errors and complete proper reports including CAPA reports.

• Use deviation reports to justify the disposition of the product and approve the release or disposal of the product

• In partnership with Operations, conduct complaint investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Develop a plan to eliminate the root cause and follow through with implementation

• Ensure equipment validation procedures for high risk products are completed

• Oversee Pest Control Program

• Follow up on recommendations and Corrective Actions

• PCQI Coordinator

• Maintain the food safety plan, ensure control points are being managed per program requirements, risk assessments are accurate and up to date

• Coordinate routine food safety meetings and management reviews

• Manage product recalls from the plant level with guidance from divisional resources when necessary

• Develop and maintain site specific work instructions

• Lead the facility through FDA and scored internal audits

• Collaborate with QC Regional Manager regarding direction for sample retains and product testing required for divisional programs

• Head Policy Platform.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of FDA and state regulatory requirements
• Trained in Preventive Controls for Human Food and/or Animal Food preferred
• Highly organized
• Effective use of Microsoft office applications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead, coach, build consensus and lead change among a team of production/sales/quality colleagues

Education Requirements:

• BS degree in Food Science or related experience AND/OR 5+ years in quality experience in feed/food

Required Experience:

• Prior Management Experience

Additional information:

• This position is required to be onsite.

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.

REF:112026BR112026BRClinton IA - Iowa #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 #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:

$92,800.00 - $174,800.00The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan