Position Summary
Responsible for supervising and guiding a team of machine operators in the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of food production processes. This position ensures the proper functioning of machinery, compliance with safety and sanitation standards, and alignment with production goals. The Group Leader serves as a frontline leader, coordinating day-to-day activities, troubleshooting equipment issues, and fostering team development to meet operational objectives.
Job Responsibilities
• Job is an individual contributor.
• Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.
• Supervise, lead, and support a team of machine operators to meet daily production targets.
• Ensure proper setup, operation, and shutdown of production equipment in accordance with company protocols and safety standards.
• Assign tasks and monitor employee performance, providing coaching and feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular equipment inspections and coordinate with maintenance teams to address mechanical issues promptly.
• Oversee compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and food safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and downtime documentation.
• Implement and enforce safety policies, conducting toolbox talks and contributing to a culture of safety.
• Collaborate with other departments to support smooth workflow and resolve production challenges.
• Support training and onboarding of new operators, promoting skill development and cross-training opportunities.
• Identify areas for process improvement and participate in lean manufacturing initiatives to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice
• appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience & Skills
• 1-3 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of machine operation in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze problems, think critically, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Preferred Education
• High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required.
Benefits
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.
Work Environment
• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• This role does not require any domestic travel
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.