Group Leader-QC

OSI Group; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Group in Kokomo, Indiana, seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to lead and perform a variety of tests on equipment, raw materials, finished products, and in-process items. You will document results and report per established procedures, while training staff and maintaining a compliant testing environment.

The role requires 2–5 years in food manufacturing/quality control, basic math, data entry, and following instructions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of experience in food manufacturing/quality control.
• Ability to perform basic math and enter data accurately.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead employees in quality testing and testing procedures.
• Train staff and resolve simple conflicts or testing difficulties.
• Collaborate with QA team to ensure tests are conducted properly and supplies are available.
• Obtain, prepare, and conduct sample analysis using lab testing equipment.
• Swab production areas and test for bacterial analysis per procedures.
• Inspect equipment for rust and condensation; document results.
• Conduct audits including temperature checks on outbound product and packaging counts.
• Interpret and record all test results and generate reports.
• Maintain clean, sanitary testing environment and comply with GMP and safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Data entry

Follow instructions

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

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 required 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.