Quality Control Lab Manager - Decatur, IL

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing daily and long-term activities of the Quality Control laboratory in the Decatur BioProducts Facility. This position will provide leadership to the Quality Control team, as well as plan and deploy continuous improvement opportunities for lab instrumentation, procedures, and colleagues. This position will facilitate lab output of timely and reliable data, for the purpose of controlling and monitoring processes, as well as ensuring Quality and Food Safety compliance of finished products. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Primary Job Functions

• Lead QC lab Safety program and help facilitate ADM Safety initiatives
• Ensure compliance of all laboratory colleagues with Safety, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures
• Manage laboratory personnel staffing, performance and professional development
• Ensure training, proficiency, and development of laboratory technicians in all aspects of in-process and finished product testing, including intra and inter-lab proficiency programs
• Facilitate development, approval, implementation and maintenance of laboratory records, policies and procedures, adhering to applicable food/feed standards and regulations, as well as ADM Quality initiatives
• Ensure standardization, maintenance and optimization of QC lab data inputs and outputs, including analytical testing schedules for both internal and external testing, as well as key performance indicators and metrics for success
• Oversee selection, installation, validation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation
• Collaborate with QA and Operations leadership to ensure lab colleague education on, and compliance with, applicable food/feed safety protocols and expectations
• Assist in root cause analysis for Quality and Food Safety non-compliance
• Drive contamination troubleshooting efforts in fermentation processes
• Provide technical consultation to Operations team for product analysis
• Collaborate with other ADM locations on laboratory troubleshooting, improvement and standardization objectives
• Arrange and help provide troubleshooting support to the QC lab on weekends, holidays and outside of regular business hours
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or similar science field is preferred
• 5+ years of laboratory experience in a food/feed setting preferred
• Excellent communication skills to provide guidance and feedback
• Good leadership skills and experience facilitating cross-functional team activities
• Desire to see continuous improvement in processes and programs
• Ability to troubleshoot standard lab equipment (HPLC, GCs, Titrators etc.) required
• Ability to work as a team member and independently
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Statistics desired
• Working knowledge of cGMP, cGLP, ISO, USP-NF, FCC, HACCP PCQI desired
  
  

Working Conditions:

Employees in this position working at this location are [or may be] exposed to temperature extremes, dust, and various potential chemical and food allergens, due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager. Domestic travel is minimal, but expected.

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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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 - $173,600.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus

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.

#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 law

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.

Req/Job ID

99872BR