Quality Control Shift Supervisor – Decatur, IL

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

ADM is seeking a team-oriented QC Lab Leader to guide the lab staff in safe operations, compliance with environmental laws, and adherence to ADM quality standards. This exempt role involves managing data inputs, testing programs, technician training, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and instrument maintenance.

The position emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and ownership of lab operations, with potential shift variations and a pay range reflecting Illinois market standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology (or related field) preferred.
• QA/QC experience preferred and strong safety mindset.
• Leadership experience preferred and ability to mentor technicians.
• Solid understanding of cGMP, cGLP, and FCC.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office; statistics knowledge desired.
• Ability to troubleshoot standard lab equipment and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop laboratory technicians in in-process and finished product testing.
• Establish and maintain lab records and procedures aligned with ADM Quality initiatives.
• Oversee sampling, testing schedules, and documentation reviews.
• Maintain instrumentation with routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Support safety programs and ADM safety initiatives.
• Identify root causes for quality and food safety non-conformances.

Skills

Leadership

QA/QC

Safety

MS Office

Statistics

cGMP

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology

Tools

HPLC

GC

Karl Fischer titrator

Protein analyzer

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading the lab team to ensure safe operations, compliance with environmental laws and conformance to customer quality standards and good laboratory practices. As outlined by the facility QC Lab Manager, this position will help manage and facilitate key functions of the QC lab. These functions include, but are not limited to, data inputs and output; sampling and testing programs; technician training and proficiency; regulatory compliance; continuous improvement; and instrument maintenance.

This is an exempt level position.

Primary Job Functions

• Support the QC lab safety program and help facilitate ADM safety initiatives
• Facilitate continuous improvement programs and efforts
• Train, lead, and develop laboratory technicians in all aspects of in-process and finished product testing
• Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory records and procedures, adhering to applicable food standards and regulations, as well as ADM Quality initiatives
• Assist with facilitation of day-to-day lab operation, including ordering laboratory supplies on a monthly and as-needed basis
• Standardize, maintain, verify and optimize QC laboratory data inputs and outputs, including chromatography review and documentation review.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation by completing routine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Assist in review and optimization of analytical testing schedules and models for both internal and external testing
• Assist in root-cause analyses for quality and food safety non-compliance
• Demonstrate ability to work through situations involving product quality logically while involving the appropriate personnel as necessary
• Leadership: provide both positive and negative feedback, sets good example for the technicians. Holding technicians accountable for their work and behavior.
• Professionalism: professional interactions with plant and lab colleagues, able to handle someone questioning the accuracy of results
• Responsibility: showing ownership of the lab, equipment, your work area and results
• Initiative: willingness to take on tasks with minimal guidance from supervision (self-training on another job, creating work sheets and SOP’s, etc.)
• Teamwork: working with peers to get the job done and doing your part
• Communication: sharing ideas on how to solve problems or make things better, clearly relaying necessary information.
• Problem Solving: ability to systematically work through problems to determine a solution both with equipment and result
• Complete other tasks as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology (or other relevant field) preferred
• QA/QC experience preferred
• Leadership experience preferred
• Strong safety record and dedication to safety initiatives
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite desired
• Solid understanding of statistics desired
• Solid understanding of cGMP, cGLP, and FCC desired
• Solid understanding of HACCP preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot standard lab equipment (HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer titrator, protein analyzer, etc.) preferred
• Ability to both work as a team member and independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills to provide mentorship and feedback
• Desire to see continuous improvements in processes and programs

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 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 advise the hiring manager.
• Domestic travel is minimal but expected.
• This role will be assigned to the same shift as an hourly crew and is subject to change.
• Possible shifts include fixed 1st, 2nd, 3rd or swing. Holidays and weekends are worked based on how they fall on the assigned schedule.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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:

$58,100.00 - $108,000.00

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.