Assistant QA Manager - 2nd Shift

OSI Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Group seeks a Field Service professional to bridge between customers and OSI, supporting complaint investigations, in-store product validation, and training during rollouts. The role emphasizes data-driven QA, safety, and cross-functional collaboration across facilities and distribution centers.

The candidate should have 2–5 years in Quality and Food Safety, strong analytical/communication skills, and travel up to 30% of the time. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ to 5 years of relevant work experience in Quality and Food Safety (plant level).
• Experience managing a team.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Understanding of Quality Tools and SPC.
• Technical learning – picks up technical skills quickly.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 30% of the time required.
• Experience in Sensory Evaluation is a plus.
• Ability to follow directions, work well independently or in a group, and communicate opinions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and customer relationship support to the customer’s restaurant team.
• Review complaints at the store level and support plant QA investigation.
• Support development of restaurant procedures, and in-store product/equipment validation (e.g. grill performance, product preparation).
• Support OSI product roll-out and training.
• Collect, track and trend restaurant complaints. Present data on an ongoing basis to OSI facilities and OSI leadership.
• Perform Distribution Center visits and support customer QA and Supply Chain departments on projects related to distribution (cold chain, traceability) and investigation of complaints originated or found at the distribution centers.
• Be a resource for OSI and customers on Sensory Evaluations. Conduct sensory evaluations at the store or OSI facilities, when needed. Develop and conduct sensory training on new and existing products.
• Ensure manufacturing facilities are in compliance with customer specifications.
• Support the OSI Corporate Quality Assurance Department in managing emerging quality and food safety risks.
• Contributes to innovation, troubleshooting, and brainstorming ideas in a team environment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Quality & Food Safety

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Quality Tools & SPC

Travel 30%

Sensory Evaluation

Independent/Team Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Job description

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world’s leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.

Job Summary

The OSI Field Service will serve as a liaison between key customers and OSI in supporting complaint investigation, in-restaurant product assessment, product roll-out (regional and national), customer database management, restaurant training and procedures, store validations; and managing Distribution Center complaints, projects, and credit system.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical and customer relationship support to the customer’s restaurant team.
• Review complaints at the store level and support plant QA investigation.
• Support development of restaurant procedures, and in-store product/equipment validation (e.g. grill performance, product preparation).
• Support OSI product roll-out and training.
• Collect, track and trend restaurant complaints. Present data on an ongoing basis to OSI facilities and OSI leadership.
• Perform Distribution Center visit and support customer QA and Supply Chain departments on projects related to distribution (cold chain, traceability) and investigation of complaints originated or found at the distribution centers.
• Be a resource for OSI and customers on Sensory Evaluations. Conduct sensory evaluations at the store or OSI facilities, when needed. Develop and conduct sensory training on new and existing products.
• Ensure manufacturing facilities are in compliance with customer specifications.
• Support the OSI Corporate Quality Assurance Department in managing emerging quality and food safety risks.
• Contributes to innovation, troubleshooting, and brainstorming ideas in a team environment.

Experience & Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Computer Skills.
• 2+ to 5 years of relevant work experience in Quality and Food Safety (plant level).
• Experience managing a team
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Understanding of Quality Tools and SPC.
• Technical Learning – Picks up technical skills quickly.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 30% of the time required.
• Experience in Sensory Evaluation is a plus.
• Ability to follow directions, work well independently or in a group, and communicate opinions effectively.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Animal Science, Nutrition, Culinary Sciences, Biology, or related field required.

Compensation/Benefits

The salary range for this role is $90,640–$135,960, with a midpoint of $113,300. Offers are typically made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on skills, experience, and internal equity. In rare cases, highly qualified candidates may receive an offer above the midpoint; however, offers at the maximum of the range are not customary. The salary range posted represents the low and high end of OSI’s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience, and performance. Base salary is one component of OSI’s overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match, and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family.

Work Environment

• Position requires the physical agility to perform continuous lifting up to 15 pounds, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor.
• Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.
• Position requires the physical ability to stand/walk for duration of required work hour.