On-Site Plant Ops Lead: Sanitation & Production

OSI Careers; Illinois; On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Group in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee production at the facility level, ensuring quality, safety, efficiency, and cost objectives are met. You will work closely with Quality, Safety, HR and Maintenance to drive continuous improvement and achieve site goals.

The role requires 5–10 years in a related field, strong leadership and communication skills, and a hands-on, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Supervising sanitation vendor and overseeing their work. Experience in sanitation is preferred.
• Supervising and managing departments and individuals involved in food processing, preferred or experience working in another highly regulated industry.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage a production team with hiring and performance management responsibilities.
• Lead up to 75 employees and oversee operations.
• Set department objectives in quality, safety, productivity and cost with continuous improvement.
• Monitor department activity to identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and KPI attainment.
• Provide reporting, training, direction and resources to managers to achieve goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Safety compliance

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

OSI Group in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee production at the facility level, ensuring quality, safety, efficiency, and cost objectives are met. You will work closely with Quality, Safety, HR and Maintenance to drive continuous improvement and achieve site goals.

The role requires 5–10 years in a related field, strong leadership and communication skills, and a hands-on, team-oriented approach.