QC Lab Shift Supervisor

Quality Control Shift Supervisor – Decatur, IL

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 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 assignedJob 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 programsWorking 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 a short swing.

Holidays and weekends are worked based on how they fall on the assigned schedule.Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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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

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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 are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ADM.

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.

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: