Divisional QC Manager - Decatur, IL

Divisional QC Manager - Decatur, IL
This is an exempt level position.

Job Summary:
The Divisional Quality Control Manager will provide leadership, direction and guidance regarding quality control within the Milling division facilities. Responsible for leading a diverse group of quality control professionals, oversight on the quality performance in the facilities, and continuous improvement.  Coordinate with quality assurance, technical services and production personnel to manage customer expectations.

This position reports to the Milling Director of Food Safety and Quality for ADM.
Location: Open to considering candidates from other ADM Milling locations. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform evaluation of analytical testing frequency across the Milling division and work with production facilities to streamline, align testing and drive cost reduction opportunities
• Ensure standardization and alignment of all testing, across multiple locations, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness of results
• Management and optimization of laboratory systems, ensuring system alignment throughout the division
• Owner and distributor of laboratory data reports
• Lead laboratory continuity planning and contingency strategies
• Conduct statistical analysis and data interpretation to support decision making
• Keep current with technological advancements in analytical instrumentation; looking for technology improvements that can improve laboratory reliability, efficiency, and risk reduction
• Work in collaboration on online analytical projects (i.e. NIR), working with research and Global QC to develop and sustain existing systems, increasing efficiencies and ROIC
• Oversite of collaborative studies, non-routine, and external lab testing for the Milling Division.
• Identify and rectify recurring laboratory-related issues
• Provide lab safety evaluations and improvements based on global laboratory safety policies
• Oversee and provide assistance to labs when purchasing new analytical equipment to ensure performance and standardization requirements are met
• Maintain contingency plans for lab equipment and spare parts across the network
• Ensure QC training programs are in place for teams that are conducting analysis
• Work with plants to identify root cause/corrective actions associated with laboratory outages as a result of customer complaint, first pass prime, etc
• Lead person working with Procurement for the cost reduction in lab consumables
• Identify CAPEX for the labs annually and have them create WAVE initiatives in order to be able to obtain the needed equipment
• Liaise with technical services to work through problems/issues with analysis or process
• Monitor results related to proficiency testing and reporting
• Work with vendors on lab related equipment/testing and servicing
• Provide analytical, instrument, method training as needed
• Maintain all analytical DSOP’s

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related science field or 5 or 10+  years prior Quality Control / Assurance experience.
• Prior laboratory experience / knowledge of laboratory procedures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality control requirements
• Good problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Document Management Systems, Microsoft Suite, LIMDA/TLC and PI
• Working knowledge of Statistics desired
• Knowledge of applicable food regulations and requirements
• Ability to troubleshoot standard lab equipment (HPLC, GCs, Titrators, etc.) required
• Ability to travel a minimum of 30% of the time, however, travel will depend up on the needs of the position.

Working Conditions:

• Employees in this position may be exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. 
• If there is an reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
  • Lifting or carrying of weights over fifty (50) pounds is rare;  employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh mor than fifty (50) pounds .