3rd Shift Quality Control Supervisor- Erlanger, KY

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Job Title: 3rd Shift Quality Control Supervisor- Erlanger, KY
Location: Erlanger, KY, South United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Quality Assurance
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

3rd Shift Quality Control Supervisor - Erlanger, KY

This is a salaried, exempt-level role.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM (Note: shifts begin the evening prior - Monday's shift starts Sunday at 10:00 PM, and Friday's shift starts Thursday at 10:00 PM)
Additional hours or days beyond the standard schedule may be required based on business needs

Position Summary:

In this role, you will oversee daily lab operations to ensure testing is performed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards and quality and food safety regulatory requirements. You will supervise Quality Control Technicians and Specialists, review test results, maintain laboratory documentation, and support continuous improvement of quality systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

Supervise daily QC lab activities, including chemical, physical, and microbiological testing
Ensure timely testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products
Review, verify, and approve lab test results and reports
Troubleshoot analytical issues and investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results
Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, ISO, and other applicable regulatory standards
Maintain accurate lab records, SOPs, and test methods
Support internal and external audits and inspections
Ensure proper calibration, validation, and maintenance of lab equipment
Train, mentor, and supervise QC lab staff
Assign work and manage schedules to meet production and testing demands
Conduct performance evaluations and support staff development
Enforce lab safety practices and procedures
Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains
Participate in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) investigations
Assist in method development, validation, and transfer activities
Collaborate with Production, QA, and other departments

Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related science field, or equivalent experience in a QC laboratory environment
A master's degree is preferred
5-7 years of QC lab experience
1-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred
Hands-on experience with relevant analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC, UV, wet chemistry, microbiology)
Strong knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
Proficiency with LIMS, PowerBI, AS400, and MS Office

Working Conditions:

This position may involve exposure to various chemicals and food allergens due to the nature of our business. If you have any concerns about how this may affect your ability to perform the role, please notify the hiring manager
This position requires movement, working while standing, and extended computer use

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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Job Post Date: 03/13/26