Job Description
The Job
- The QM&RA Director will manage all Quality Management and Regulatory Affairs activities in Japan & Korea and report to the APAC Sr. Regional Quality and Food Safety Manager.
- The QM&RA Director will do his / her work with two team members and must manage and educate them well.
- The QM&RA Director must have good collaboration with other related departments for their respective projects.
Your Responsibilities
The QM&RA Director will identify and define the quality / food safety and regulatory affairs strategy and program, set goals and targets, and lead the team to achieve them.The QM&RA Director will manage the Quality Management and Regulatory Affairs activities together with team members.Quality Management and Regulatory Affairs are handled by a single department at ADM Japan, each with their own reporting line, and indirectly reporting to the President of ADM Japan.The QM & RA Director will work with SCM to manage the supplier and OEM audits. Support and coordinate customer audits to ensure satisfactory results.The QM&RA Director will facilitate organizational learning from deviations and ensure that identified deficiencies are addressed through corrective actions. Monitor and escalate issues to management as required.The QM&RA Director will train the team members.The QM&RA Director will communicate with ADM's overseas bases and participate in global projects.The QM&RA Director will work with other departments to deal with various issues such as customer complaints.Your Profile
Working Experience in Quality Assurance or Regulatory Affairs at multinational company is essential.Reporting Experience to an overseas superior is essential.Experience working in a matrix managed organization is preferred.Working in a large multinational company and cross functional communication experience is important.High diversity experience is essential.Cross functional organization knowledge or experience are essential.A minimum of 10 years of experience in Quality Management or Regulatory Affairs area is essential.Minds to acquire new knowledge and create new rules are important.Should be a person who can take a chance to improve.Experience reviewing laws and regulations and resolving as necessary based on current circumstances is important.Experience implementing corrective actions is essential.Experience driving continuous improvement is essential.Experience conducting and being audited management systems and operations audits is important.Experience communicating with customers directly to resolve issues is important.People management skills and experience are essential.Time management / closing schedule management is important.Project managing skills / experience is important.Ability to drive initiatives and lead to change current organization / operation flow is important. Because this company is in the step of transformation.Communication between departments or countries is important. Must keep good relations with SCM, Sales, CD&D and others.B to B business or Food manufacturing or Food related industry experience is important.Knowledge of import business is a plus.Knowledge of Korean laws and regulations is a plusBecause this company controls business in Korea also.Knowledge of and operational experience in quality / food safety management systems is preferred.Experience in crisis management is preferred.Bachelor’s and / or master’s degree in science, Agriculture or Engineering is preferred.PC / IT skill is necessary (Excel / PowerPoint, group software).Language skills – written and verbal in both Japanese and English for day-to-day business interface are essential. Japanese language ability to understand Japanese laws and regulations in the original text is essential.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.
For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here :
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
Req / Job ID
95362BR
LI-Onsite
Ref ID
LI-MQ1
