QA Engineer Plant Compliance – Chicken (m/f/d)

OSI Foods GmbH & Co. KG; Gersthofen; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package incl vacation pay

Company pension scheme

30 vacation days/year

Remote work option

Modern working environment

Free parking on site

Job Bike

Job summary

OSI Foods GmbH & Co. KG in Gersthofen, Bavaria seeks a QA Engineer Plant Compliance – Chicken (m/f/d) to ensure quality across chicken production and related processes.

You will collaborate with McDonald’s, OSI commercial and production teams to guarantee data integrity and continuous quality improvements. The role requires a degree in food science, strong HACCP/GMP knowledge, and excellent English and German communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Technology or related field.
• Experience in a food processing site.
• Thorough knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety and GMP principles.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication in English & German.

Responsibilities

• Support McDonald’s, OSI Commercial and OSI production sites on all quality-related topics for chicken products.
• Manage FSQA data and ensure data integrity within McDonald’s systems to keep the business running smoothly.
• Collect and analyse quality data related to chicken products, including NPR-FO, complaints, quality maps and defects.
• Follow up on KPI, NPR-FO and other reporting, including root cause analysis and verification.
• Train Market QA teams with OSI processes and production processes for chicken products.
• Strengthen QA relationships with local markets and participate in QA Calibration Days.
• Create and maintain quality maps and conduct product sensory assessments.
• Participate in ad-hoc teams and take on tasks with manager.
• Work closely with chicken sites, McDonald’s markets, Commercial, FSQA and Zone QA teams.
• Travel up to 30% for business needs.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

English

German

Education

Food Technology

Food/Nutrition Science

Life Sciences

Oecotrophology

Job description

About OSI

OSI Europe is a leading company in the food industry, specializing in the production of high-quality food products. With several production sites in Europe and a global distribution network, we offer first-class solutions for customers worldwide. Our European Headquarter in Gersthofen is looking for a QA Engineer Plant Compliance – Chicken (m/f/d).

What your job includes

• You support McDonald’s, OSI Commercial and OSI production sites on all quality-related topics concerning chicken products
• You manage FSQA data and ensure data integrity within McDonald’s systems to keep the business running smoothly and agilely
• You collect and analyse quality data related to chicken products, including NPR-FO, complaints, quality maps and -defects
• You follow up on KPI, NPR-FO and other reporting, including root cause analysis and verification
• You train and familiarise Market QA teams with OSI processes and production processes for chicken products
• You strengthen the QA relationship with local markets and participate in QA Calibration Days
• You create and maintain quality maps and prepare and conduct product sensory assessments
• You participate in various ad-hoc teams and take on additional tasks as agreed with your manager
• You work closely with chicken sites, McDonald’s markets, Commercial, FSQA and Zone QA teams
• Your work takes place in the office, production environment and remotely, with business travel of up to 30%

What we expect from you

• Completed degree in Food Technology, Food/Nutrition Science, Life Sciences, Oecotrophology or a comparable field
• Experience in a food processing site
• Thorough knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety and GMP principles as well as relevant legislation
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication in English & German with intercultural skills
• Willingness to work across different shifts
• Independent and structured way of working combined with the ability to collaborate effectively with international teams

What we offer you

We are a company with flat hierarchies, value-based corporate culture and a pronounced customer orientation in a special market. We know that the commitment of our employees is the basis of our success. We therefore support you by quickly giving you responsibility and developing you according to your talents.

Other benefits:

• Attractive salary package including vacation and special annual pay
• Company pension scheme
• 30 vacation days per calendar year
• Special vacation days
• Flexible Working time
• Option for remote work
• Work in a modern and future-oriented working environment
• Experienced management, friendly international colleagues and respectful cooperation
• Good public transport connections and free parking on site
• Job Bike
• Bike lovers will find shower facilities, as well as changing rooms and lockers
• Possibility for screening by company doctor
• Fantastic canteen