QC Lab Manager - Decatur, IL

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Job Title: QC Lab Manager - Decatur, IL
Location: Decatur, IL, Midwest 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

QC Lab Manager - Decatur, IL

Job Summary:

This QC Lab Manager position is responsible for managing daily and long-term activities of the Milling Central laboratory in Decatur, IL. This position ensures that all testing is conducted accurately, efficiently, safely and in compliance with written SOPs as well as plan and deploy continuous improvement opportunities for lab instrumentation, procedures, and colleagues. This position will work closely with Plant QC and the NIR team to ensure the output of reliable data, for the purpose of controlling and monitoring of processes. The QC Lab Manager reports to the Global QC Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

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.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Baking Science, Milling, Chemistry, Food Science or similar science field is preferred
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

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.

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Job Post Date: 09/24/26