Quality Control Lab Manager - Marshall, MN

Marshall MN - Minnesota Quality & Food Safety Job Description Quality Control Lab Manager - Marshall, MN Job Summary: This position is responsible for managing daily and long-term activities of the Quality Control laboratory in the Marshall, MN Corn Processing Facility.
This position will provide leadership to the Quality Control team, as well as plan and deploy continuous improvement opportunities for lab instrumentation, procedures, and colleagues.
This position will facilitate lab output of timely and reliable data, for the purpose of controlling and monitoring of processes, as well as ensuring Quality and Food Safety compliance of finished products.
This position reports to the Regional Quality Food Safety Manager.
Primary Job Functions: Lead QC lab Safety program and help facilitate ADM Safety initiatives Ensure compliance of all laboratory colleagues with Safety, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures Manage laboratory personnel staffing, performance and professional development 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 Facilitate development, approval, implementation and maintenance of laboratory records, policies and procedures, adhering to applicable food/feed standards and regulations, as well as ADM Quality initiatives Ensure standardization, maintenance and optimization of QC lab data inputs and outputs, including analytical testing schedules for both internal and external testing, as well as key performance indicators and metrics for success Oversee selection, installation, validation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation Collaborate with QA and Operations leadership to ensure lab colleague education on, and compliance with, applicable food/feed safety protocols and expectations Assist in root cause analysis for Quality and Food Safety non-compliance Drive contamination troubleshooting efforts in fermentation processes Provide technical consultation to Operations team for product analysis Collaborate with other ADM locations on laboratory troubleshooting, improvement and standardization objectives Arrange and help provide troubleshooting support to the QC lab on weekends, holidays and outside of regular business hours Job Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or similar science field is preferred 5 years of laboratory experience in a food or pharmaceutical setting preferred Excellent communication skills to provide guidance and feedback Good leadership skills and experience facilitating cross-functional team activities Desire to see continuous improvement in processes and programs Ability to troubleshoot standard lab equipment (HPLC, GCs, Titrators etc) required Ability to work as a team member and independently Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Working knowledge of Statistics desired Working knowledge of cGMP, cGLP, ISO, USP-NF, FCC, HACCP desired 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 the 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 notify the hiring manager.
Domestic travel is minimal, but expected.
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In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support your well-being, including: Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and life insurance; on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable) Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Additional benefits include: Paid vacation time, plus 11 paid holidays and one paid personal day Adoption assistance and paid parental leave Tuition assistance Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs #IncludingYou Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance.
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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.
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