QC Lab Manager: Lead Quality, Data & Compliance

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental and social wellness

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

ADM Decatur QC Lab Manager leads daily and long-term activities of the Milling Central laboratory in Decatur, IL. You will ensure accurate testing, supervise IT systems, and drive continuous improvement in lab methods and instrumentation, collaborating with Plant QC and the NIR team to deliver reliable data for process control.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and 5+ years in a food-lab setting, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Baking Science, Milling, Chemistry, Food Science or similar science field.
• 5+ years of laboratory experience in a food setting preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must. Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization, including senior management, customers, and regulatory officials as needed.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently
• Previous experience managing a team preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all applicable analytical tests on products are being performed accurately and efficiently
• Oversee usage of and provide support for information technology systems (i.e., TLC, Policy Tech, Sphera, GEMINI, etc.)
• 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.
• Ensure compliance of all laboratory colleagues with Safety, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures.
• The ability to provide motivation to direct reports, and demonstrate leadership qualities to all plant personnel is needed.
• Escalates and communicates quality issues, as required, to QC Plant Management, Regional QFS, Technical Services or Global QC.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Team leadership

Laboratory management

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

ADM Decatur QC Lab Manager leads daily and long-term activities of the Milling Central laboratory in Decatur, IL. You will ensure accurate testing, supervise IT systems, and drive continuous improvement in lab methods and instrumentation, collaborating with Plant QC and the NIR team to deliver reliable data for process control.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and 5+ years in a food-lab setting, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.