Quality Control, Lab Shift Supervisor – Decatur, IL (3rd Shift)
This is an exempt level position.

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.

Primary Job FunctionsSupport the QC lab safety program and help facilitate ADM safety initiativesFacilitate continuous improvement programs and effortsTrain, lead, and develop laboratory technicians in all aspects of in-process and finished product testingDevelop, implement, and maintain laboratory records and procedures, adhering to applicable food standards and regulations, as well as ADM Quality initiativesAssist with facilitation of day-to-day lab operation, including ordering laboratory supplies on a monthly and as-needed basisStandardize, maintain, verify and optimize QC laboratory data inputs and outputs, including chromatography review and documentation review.Maintain laboratory instrumentation by completing routine maintenance and  troubleshootingAssist in review and optimization of analytical testing schedules and models for both internal and external testingAssist in root-cause analyses for quality and food safety non-complianceDemonstrate 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 assignedJob QualificationsBachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology (or other relevant field) preferredQA/QC experience preferredLeadership experience preferredStrong safety record and dedication to safety initiativesSolid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite desiredSolid understanding of statistics desiredSolid understanding of cGMP, cGLP, and FCC desiredSolid understanding of HACCP preferredAbility to troubleshoot standard lab equipment (HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer titrator, protein analyzer, etc.) preferredAbility to both work as a team member and independentlyExcellent interpersonal skills to provide mentorship and feedbackDesire to see continuous improvements in processes and programsWorking ConditionsEmployees 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 a short swing.Holidays and weekends are worked based on how they fall on the assigned schedule.
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