Meat Production Lead — People, Process & Quality

OSI Careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Group is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and develop a team of production employees in a high‑volume meat products facility. You will ensure daily targets are met by managing people, equipment, and processes, while maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards and company policies.

Responsibilities include staffing, resource planning, performance coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fully on-site environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices, hazard analysis and critical control points, lean manufacturing and other food safety, quality, and manufacturing principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to mentor and coach individuals and develop teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of production employees, with authority to hire and performance-manage.
• Oversee 21-25 employees and ensure daily production goals are met.
• Plan and allocate daily resources (labor, equipment, materials, systems) to meet targets safely and cost-effectively.
• Document daily production activities, analyze performance, and communicate variances in shift meetings.
• Facilitate smooth production flow and effective shift handoffs between teams and Production Management.
• Review maintenance results and coordinate with Operations and Maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Apply root-cause analysis and identify process improvements to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure strict compliance with quality programs, HACCP, GMPs, and food safety requirements.
• Maintain a safe working environment and promote safety practices across the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring and coaching

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Business Management

Production Operations Management

Food Science

Job description

OSI Group is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and develop a team of production employees in a high‑volume meat products facility. You will ensure daily targets are met by managing people, equipment, and processes, while maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards and company policies.

Responsibilities include staffing, resource planning, performance coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fully on-site environment.