Quality Control Officer / Safety Officer Job at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)

Archer Daniels Midland (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. We develop, produce and market food and beverage ingredients at ADM WILD. Our portfolio ranges from natural flavors, extracts and colors, beverage bases and fruit preparations to functional ingredients and food service solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:


Job Position: Quality Control Officer / Safety Officer

Job Location: Ojodu, Lagos
Department: Quality & Food Safety

Job Description
Quality Control:

  • Ensuring quality control processes are GMP compliant to food/feed safety standards i.e., sampling of raw materials at reception and finished products, line start up checks and in-process checks, calibration of equipment and proper packaging of finished products
  • Ensure collection of Certificate of Analysis (COA) upon reception of raw materials in compliance with quality specification
  • Ensuring all products are produced to the highest standard and in accordance with standard operating procedures and HACCP
  • Ensure the management of the sample library (classification, elimination of samples at the end of storage, signaling)
  • Supporting all Quality Management System (QMS) processes such as investigation of non-conformances, corrective, and preventive actions (CAPA)
  • Writing and reviewing GMP/SOP or other Quality documents as required
  • Identifying and implementing improvements to QA processes and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
  • Supporting the site audit program, including conducting audits, supporting, and hosting regulatory audits and regulatory bodies' inspection
  • Participate in process validation tests (homogeneity tests, inter-batch transfers, process qualification, etc.)
  • Collect and transmit the dedicated data for the monthly quality and food safety KPIs calculation (Ex: FPP, COPQ)
  • Ensuring manufacturing records per batch correspond to the recipe
  • Ensure raw materials and finished products storage follow food/feed safety standards and FIFO is being practiced i.e., temperature, humidity, expiry
  • Ensuring proper vehicle checks before dispatch to avoid contamination /damage of the finished products.
  • Conducting training and coaching on QA processes and concepts both departmentally and site-wide
  • Support investigation of all customer complaints and resolution with team members
  • Carrying out additional tasks within your skill set and qualification

Health and Safety Management:

  • Co-ordinate the deployment of ADM’s safety, health, and environmental strategy across the locations with the aim of zero injuries or incidents.
  • Ensure close work relationship with location management with continued improvement & implementation of EHS training programs, policies, and procedures that drive a behavioral-based safety culture and support ADM’s strategy.
  • Guiding colleagues so they can maintain a safe workplace.
  •  Instilling a sincere safety attitude by action, example, and training.
  •  Providing advice and support to ensure the facilities maintain compliance with the ADM safety culture
  • Ensure contractors and visitors comply with the company’s safety rules and regulations
  • Maintain liaison with legal and government agencies regarding Environmental, Health, and Safety issues.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all local Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations and maintain legal compliance management system
  • Ensure colleagues comply with the use of PPE during production and handling of equipment
  • Ensure all near misses/incidents are properly recorded and investigated.
  • Maintaining the EHS Action and Monitoring plan for the facility.
  • Developing and maintaining the Site EHS Program and goals based on local regulatory requirements and the ADM Environmental, Health, and Safety Standards.
  • Ensure medical screening of colleagues involved in materials handling and production processes when due

Skills & Abilities:

  • Relevant knowledge of production techniques & planning
  • Knowledge of the company’s products and tools
  • Knowledge of the company’s production procedures & policies
  • Working knowledge of computer and productivity tools (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • A dynamic team player
  • Quality-mindedness and continuous improvement
  • Communication skills

Education & Experience

  • A Science Degree or equivalent qualification Previous experience in a Quality assurance role within a GMP-regulated environment
  • Experience in feed/premix manufacturing, or continuous process industries
  • Understanding quality risk management is desirable
  • Technical Department
  • Supply Chain Department
  • Production Department
  • Project management experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety processes and procedures
  • Basic understanding of Food Safety and Quality control management
  • Functional Relationship
  • Human Resources/Administrative Department.