3rd Shift Quality Control Supervisor - Erlanger, KY
About the role
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)
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 required
- 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.
Pay
The pay range for this position is expected to be between: $58,100.00 - $108,000.00
Benefits and Perks
- 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
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.