QC Lab Manager - Decatur, IL

Illinois Ag; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) in Decatur, IL seeks a QC Lab Manager to oversee the Milling Central laboratory, ensuring accurate and efficient analytical testing, safety, and SOP compliance. You will drive continuous improvement of lab instrumentation, procedures, and team performance, collaborating with Plant QC and the NIR team to deliver reliable data for process control.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related science, 5+ years in a food-lactory lab, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Baking Science, Milling, Chemistry, Food Science or similar science field preferred.
• 5+ years of laboratory experience in a food setting preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all analytical tests on products are performed accurately and efficiently.
• Oversee usage of and provide support for information technology systems (i.e., TLC, Policy Tech, Sphera, GEMINI).
• 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.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Manage inventory and safety of all lab chemicals and supplies.
• Ensure that all local SOPs are up to date and accurate.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and good decision making skills are required.
• Escalates and communicates quality issues to QC Plant Management, Regional QFS, Technical Services or Global QC.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Baking Science, Milling, Chemistry, Food Science or similar science field

Tools

Microsoft Office

TLC

Policy Tech

Sphera

GEMINI

Job description

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