QC Lab Manager - Kennesaw, GA
This is a full-time, exempt position.

Nature and Scope:
The Laboratory Manager will, under minimal supervision of the Site QFS Manager, oversee inspection and analysis on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods to ensure compliance with cGMP/GLP and safety standard operating procedures. The scope of responsibility for this position crosses multiple departments within ADM (e.g. Quality Assurance, Production, Sales, etc.); therefore, the incumbent needs to collaborate with various departments and institutions. The Laboratory Manager will lead, facilitate, and support the improvement of staff through regular communication regarding expectations, laboratory technique, and training. A successful candidate will be expected to review laboratory logbooks and testing documentation for accuracy and legibility in accordance with SOP's. This function will oversee the compliance of the Laboratory including cGMP, GLP, ISO 17025, EPA, and TGA / PICs requirements. They will continuously evaluate and ensure commercial, financial, and other pressures do not compromise the impartiality of the lab. This role will also manage procurement, qualification, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipment. Additional functions include reviewing and creating Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and Result Reports; provide technical support to internal and external customers and/or vendors; support customer acquisition testing including chemical assays and microbiological assays.

Major Accountabilities:
The responsibilities of a Laboratory Manager include, but are not limited to the following:
Management

Lead and manage department staff through effective planning, mentoring, directing and coordination of development activityLead and facilitate initial and periodic training of QC Chemists, Microbiologists to ensure standard laboratory practices, techniques, and adherence to cGxP and other applicable regulations and standards (21 CFR, §11, §111 and §117, ISO17025 and the requirements of TGA PIC/s)Oversee the development, transfer, improvement, validation, and implementation of new laboratory methodsLead or assist in the development of all laboratory standard operating proceduresCommunicate and enforce laboratory quality requirements to all personnel working in the lab and ensure that they are completed per GMP, GLP and ISO 17025 standardsMonitor adherence to the laboratory budget and provide reports, as required, to department administrationDevelop and drive budgetary cost reduction strategies.Prepare and perform personnel evaluations and competencies and administer performance reviews.Provide improvement plans/disciplinary action where necessaryCoordinate objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costsEnsure a timely and effective communication and escalation process exists to raise quality issues to the appropriate levels of management.Record, interpret, and present results to senior colleagues, customers, and vendorsDevelop and report laboratory metrics to monitor the performance and capacity of the laboratoryLocal travel (between sites): Frequent (> 50%)Out of state travel: Occasional (