Division Technical Manager — Lab QA/CI Leader for NPD

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Division Technical Manager Omnium to oversee analytical laboratories across Omnium manufacturing sites in the US.

The role drives new product development support, QA/QC policy enforcement, contamination prevention, and regulatory compliance while guiding performance management and talent development within Supply Chain. The candidate will lead a 30+ person team, manage budgets, and interface with R&D and external customers to advance product quality and process

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other relevant education.
• 10+ years in chemical manufacturing driving process improvements and capital upgrades.
• 5+ years’ leadership experience in chemical/manufacturing industries; lab/process development desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Omnium and Plant Nutrition Quality Control/Quality Assurance activities including management of all plant labs and their personnel.
• Manage multi-million dollar capital projects, departmental budget and cost reductions.
• Interface with Plants, external customers, and Land O Lakes R&D regarding product development, QA, contamination prevention, and complaint resolution.
• Support International Development in areas of expertise.
• Coordinate Engineering, Construction, and Process Development at all locations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance at multiple sites.
• Interface with internal and external quality initiatives and compliance.
• Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement efforts across locations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Integrity

Influence

Change management

Education

BS Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field

Master's Degree (Chemistry or related field) preferred

Job description

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Division Technical Manager Omnium to oversee analytical laboratories across Omnium manufacturing sites in the US.

The role drives new product development support, QA/QC policy enforcement, contamination prevention, and regulatory compliance while guiding performance management and talent development within Supply Chain. The candidate will lead a 30+ person team, manage budgets, and interface with R&D and external customers to advance product quality and process