Supervisor- Assistant QA (1st Shift )

OSI Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Group in Chicago, IL seeks a supervisor to oversee employees ensuring safe production of a broad range of products in compliance with quality specs, company policies and government requirements.

You will supervise scheduling, training, coaching, reporting, and collaborate with QA and Production Management to maintain high standards and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science or related field, or equivalent amount of relevant experience and education.
• Experience in supervision or production environment preferred.
• Ability to interpret QA and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise scheduling, training, coaching, and performance decisions.
• Coordinate shift transitions and communicate with peers and management.
• Prepare reports documenting testing, results, and HACCP-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for supervising employees and activities involved in ensuring the safe production of a wide range of products in compliance with company, customer and government requirements that meet required quality specifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for a variety of supervisory activities including scheduling, training, coaching, and making recommendations to the QA Supervisor about performance, hiring and termination decisions.
• Participate in the transitions between shifts and communicate key information to peers, team members and Production Management.
• Prepare a variety of routine and special reports that document testing activities, test results, and operational issues involving product quality and safety such as swab tests, finished product tests, and HACCP audits.
• Ensure operational compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in the areas of safety, employment, quality, work rules, good manufacturing practices, hazard analysis and critical control points, and others as established by communicating requirements to employees, validating understanding and correcting behavior as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• Planning, organizing, coordinating and leadership skills.
• Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in food science, or a related field, or equivalent amount of relevant experience and education.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $26.00 . 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.

Compensation/Benefits

The starting hourly rate for this position is $26.00. 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.

We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.

Additional Compensation

This position may also be eligible for overtime pay, shift differentials, and/or bonus opportunities, as applicable.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, and more. A full summary of benefits will be provided upon hire.

Compensation information is available on our careers site. If you are viewing this role on a third-party platform and do not see pay details, please visit our careers page www.osigroup.com/careers/ for full transparency.

This pay range represents the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting.

Work Environment

• Must be able to climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for short distances.
• Comfortable working with heights and confined spaces.
• Comfortable working in non-climate-controlled environment.