Kelly Services

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Kelly Science has an immediate opening for a Lead QC Technician for our growing client in Bridgeview, IL Full-time Hours: Mon-Fri 4pm-2am Pay: $24-$27/hr Are you a quality-driven professional ready to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We’re seeking a Lead Quality Technician who brings initiative, independence, and deep attention to detail. This is a key role ensuring top-tier quality standards throughout our facility—from startup through production and shipping—directly impacting product integrity and customer satisfaction. ? Why Join Us? Leadership Opportunity: Mentor junior technicians and be the go-to quality resource on the floor. Autonomy & Growth: Work independently, own your space, and take on new challenges that support career advancement. Make a Real Impact: Your work ensures our products meet the highest quality standards our customers expect. Cross-Functional Exposure: Collaborate with receiving, production, warehouse, shipping, and customer service teams. ? What You’ll Do Lead routine and complex inspections at all stages of production (startup, changeovers, ongoing). Identify non-conformances and initiate corrective actions to eliminate root causes. Maintain, calibrate, and document lab equipment in coordination with internal teams and third-party services. Prepare and review Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for outgoing products. Manage retained sample systems and lab inventory, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards. Support product R&D testing and assist in implementing quality system documentation and improvements. Authorize the release of packaging work orders and verify product specs for finished goods. Practice continuous improvement using PDCA and Risk Management principles. Help maintain compliance with internal policies, safety procedures, and customer requirements. ? What You Bring Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate degree preferred). Experience: Previous experience in quality inspection or lab testing in a manufacturing or production environment. Skills: Strong knowledge of measurements, weights, and tolerances Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 8–12 hours Familiarity with dimensional gauges and calibration standards Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability SAP or similar ERP experience is a plus Lab or R&D experience is a strong advantage 9972359