Senior Quality Control Analytical Technician - 7A -7P

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ochlocknee (GA); On-site; USD 70,258,000 - 78,523,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America seeks a Quality Control Analyst Team Lead to guide lab QC activities and apply testing methods to ensure product conformance. You will interpret results, train inspectors, and coordinate with production to maintain specifications.

The role requires strong knowledge of QC, SOPs, and QMS processes, with leadership responsibilities and documentation duties in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must meet assessment requirements for this position.
• Must pass basic computer literacy skills assessment.
• Five years of experience in quality control or an equivalent education path.
• Plans to complete ASQ CQIA within 6 months of hire.
• Plans to complete ASQ CQPA within 24 months of hire.
• Knowledge of physical science is desirable.
• Able to read and act on SOPs, PWI, and related documents.
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills.
• Understanding of process controls and SPC rules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; works with others as needed.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs analytical tests (particle size, titrations, pH, etc.) to verify specs.
• Interprets results, inputs data, and communicates adjustments to teams.
• Maintains and calibrates lab equipment; records calibration results.
• Leads QC team, trains inspectors, and ensures procedural compliance.
• Manages special projects and updates procedures; handles supplies.
• Ensures adherence to ISO, FAMI-QS, HACCP, and related QMS requirements.
• Communicates with production, warehouse, and packaging to resolve issues.
• Maintains clean, organized lab areas and follows safety rules.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

QA documentation

Process control

SPC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in science

Bachelors degree in science

Tools

ASQ CQIA exam

ASQ CQPA exam

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Analyst Team Lead

Location: GA

Department: Quality Control

Reports To: Quality Control Supervisor

Job Summary

The Quality Control Analytical Lab Technician supports Oil-Dri Corporation of America (ODCA) strategic mission, vision, and the WE CARE values by: utilizing quality initiatives associated with ODCA’s business goals, supporting teammates (e.g. processing, packaging, product development, etc.) by applying inspection and test methods to determine product conformance, and utilizing quality control (QC) principles to optimize manufacturing operations and ensuring products meet customer requirements.

Essential Functions

• Performs specific analytical tests, such as but not limited to particle size distribution, acid essay, titrations, pH, and wavelength scans on products and raw materials to measure conformance to specifications.
• Understands data and takes action as needed, i.e. interprets test results, inputs data, evaluates processes, and other electronic media communicating with processing, warehouse and packaging teammates to ensure that necessary adjustments are made to keep products/packages conforming to specifications, and places non-conforming finished goods on hold.
• Communicates across all functions of the corporation providing clear precise communication by telephone, email, written form, or in person. Communicates and works with production leadership to investigate and resolve problems.
• Prepares and manages correspondence, reports and documents in a legible and comprehensible manner.
• Maintains equipment, assuring that it is functional and appropriately calibrated. Enters work requests as needed. Enters calibration results as required by QMS.
• Meets all the QC Inspector requirements and is the team leader for their lab. Understands all procedures and processes and trains Inspectors in all areas of QC.
• Manages special projects, writes and updates procedures, submits work orders and purchase requests, maintains lab supplies.
• Fully understands the plant’s QMS requirements and is able to follow and lead other teammates to compliance. This includes items such as ISO, FAMI-QS, HACCP, and other related requirements (plant dependent).
• Interacts with the document control system as needed
• Observes all safety rules, regulations and precautions.
• Audits external processes and/or verifies internal processes for conformance to current SOP’s, PWI’s, etc.
• Keep areas clean and free of clutter.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must meet the assessment requirements for this position.
• Must pass basic computer literacy skills assessment.
• Must possess at least five years of experience working in quality control and high school diploma; or associates degree (2 years of college) with 2 years’ experience working in quality control; or four year college degree in a science discipline.
• Must complete the ASQ Quality Improvement Associate Certification (CQIA) exam within 6 months of hire. Refer to www.asq.org for details.
• Must complete the ASQ Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) exam within 24 months of hire, and maintain the certification. Refer to www.asq.org for details.
• Knowledge of physical science desirable.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP’s (standard operating procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Must have understanding of process controls and SPC rules.
• Communicates affectively verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Must be able to work with others as necessary to better enable customer and ODCA satisfaction on situations impacting or involving quality (e.g., NJIC teammates, suppliers, customers, etc.).
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

$24.77/hr