Group Leader-QC

Under general supervision leads the employees engaged in performing a variety of tests and testing procedures on equipment incoming raw materials finished products and products in process. Documents results and reports according to established procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Trains employees engaged in performing product quality and safety testing; resolves simple employee conflicts or testing difficulties according to established policy while referring more complicated matters to the next higher level. Makes hire fire training discipline and promotional recommendations.

• Works with Quality Assurance workers to ensure that tests are conducted as and that sufficient supplies and materials are available for testing and analysis.

• Provides back up to all positions in the quality control department.

• Obtain prepare and conduct sample analysis using a variety of lab testing equipment.

• Swab assigned area on the production floor grid and test for bacterial analysis according to established processes and procedures.

• Inspect production equipment for rust and condensation; interpret and document results.

• Conduct a variety of audits including but not limited to temperatures on outbound product and product packaging counts.

• Interpret and record results of all tests performed document results in accordance with established processes and procedures.

• Produce a variety of reports detailing and summarizing test results.

• Maintain clean and sanitary testing environment and otherwise comply with organization policies including but not limited to safety good manufacturing practices food safety employment and work rules.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 2- 5 years of combined prior experience in food manufacturing quality control and on the job training.

• Ability to accurately perform basic math computations.

• Ability to enter data into reporting system.

• Ability to follow instructions.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent of a GED.

Work Environment

• Work is performed within a manufacturing environment subjected to extreme temperatures of cold and warm along with wearing the proper PPE.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand bend walk use hands or finger talk hear and feel objects tools or controls for an extended period of time.

• Required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen.

Benefits

This role is eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week and may also be eligible for additional hourly premiums for perfect attendance and/or working evening or night shifts. As part of a complete total rewards package OSI also offers comprehensive paid time off (sick vacation holidays and other programs) 401k with matching company contributions a full suite of benefit offerings (medical dental vision life disability and other voluntary coverages) for you and your family and educational assistance with opportunities for professional development.