QA Lead — Food Quality & Lab Testing

OSI Careers; Oakland Township (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Careers in Iowa is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead a team performing a variety of tests on equipment, raw materials, finished products, and in-process items. Under general supervision, you will document results and reports according to established procedures.

You will train and supervise staff, coordinate with QA, ensure testing supplies, and maintain a safe, clean testing environment in a manufacturing setting with strict GMP and food safety practices.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Trains employees engaged in performing product quality and safety testing; resolves simple employee conflicts or testing difficulties.
• Works with Quality Assurance workers to ensure tests are conducted and supplies are available.
• Provides back up to all positions in the quality control department.
• Obtain, prepare, and conduct sample analysis using lab testing equipment.
• Swab areas on production floor and test for bacterial analysis.
• Inspect production equipment for rust and condensation; document results.
• Conduct audits including temperatures on outbound product and packaging counts.
• Interpret and record results of all tests; document per procedures.
• Produce reports detailing and summarizing test results.
• Maintain clean and sanitary testing environment and comply with GMP and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Data entry

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

OSI Careers in Iowa is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead a team performing a variety of tests on equipment, raw materials, finished products, and in-process items. Under general supervision, you will document results and reports according to established procedures.

You will train and supervise staff, coordinate with QA, ensure testing supplies, and maintain a safe, clean testing environment in a manufacturing setting with strict GMP and food safety practices.