Manager QA​/QC Lab - Ethanol Plant

Job Description
- Manager QA/QC Lab
- Ethanol Plant (260018G)

As a Manager QA/QC Lab you will manage the quality assurance/quality control program and fermentation for the ethanol plant to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting policies, goals and objectives of the company.

Initiate and implement plant QA/QC program based on best practice in the ethanol industry.

Implement and maintain plant feed safety program based on industry standards.

Monitor use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies. Initiate re-ordering when necessary.

Oversee the maintenance and calibration schedule for laboratory equipment.

Prepare reports, analyze data and make recommendations for improving operation or solving process related problems.

Demonstrate the ability to sample various points in the process and conduct QA/QC tests as required.

Supervise QA/QC laboratory technicians.

Ensure laboratory technicians knowledge and skills in key areas, safe work policies and practices via training, mentoring and lab qualification process (Renewables Lab Qualification program).

Communicate regularly with all laboratory technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure consistent implementation of the program.

Assist with hiring of laboratory personnel.

Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge and contribution of the laboratory technicians.

Maintain and update operating and training manuals for the QA/QC laboratory.

Lead optimization and troubleshooting of fermentation and other process areas as it relates to fermentation.

Oversee fermentation related plant trials and supports other process enhancement opportunities as it relates to fermentation.

Communicate effectively the evaluation of fermentation data with site management team and fleet resources.

Review plant operations. Monitor production and quality, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.

Maintain adequate records on a daily, weekly and monthly basis of key QA/QC variables.

Maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.

Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the QA/QC laboratory are met at all times.

Direct, maintain, and enforce the safety program for the QA/QC laboratory; review safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all laboratory technicians.

Coordinate activities with other departments.

Implement programs and procedures required to ensure laboratory and plant cleanliness.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Relocation assistance available.

• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a related scientific or technical field required.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in a QA/QC laboratory required.
• Experience with implementing effective QA/QC programs required.
• Knowledge of mashing, fermentation, and distillation as they relate to the ethanol production process required.

• Experience in a dry‑mill ethanol plant preferred.
• Experience with software programs such as Office, LIMS, SAP preferred.
• Experience with environmental testing preferred.
• Experience with local, state, and federal regulators/regulations preferred.

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.