Job manages a team, has authority to hire and performance-manage the team. - Job leads/supervises/manages 1-5 employees. - Establish production department objectives in the areas of quality, safety, productivity, and cost while seeking continuous improvement in all areas. - Develop methods to monitor and measure department activity to identify areas of success and areas of opportunity to control production efficiency, manufacturing variances, material waste, labor expense and other indicators of profitability. The methods developed are expected to ensure inventory accuracy and KPI attainment. - Provide reporting managers with the information, training, direction, guidance, and resources necessary to accomplish established individual, department, and company objectives. Continuously monitor progress and results, providing direct reports with corrective action or re-direction as necessary. - 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. - Participate in the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, products, and systems by providing information, ideas, and recommendations based on knowledge and experience in production. - Work with current, new, and potential customers during presentations, tours, and reviews by providing expertise in the area of production operations. - Develop, implement, and maintain operational policies and procedures that further and support objectives. - Lead the coordination of activities across the Operations, Quality, Safety Human Resources and Maintenance functions so that issues are addressed as they arise and to ensure the successful achievement of facility objectives in all areas. - 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. Experiences & Skills - 5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred. - Supervising and managing departments and individuals involved in food processing, preferred. - Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization. - Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time using effective organizational skills and judgment in an environment of frequently changing circumstances. - Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products. Education - BA/ BS or equivalent is preferred. Compensation & Benefits This role is also eligible to participate in the company annual discretionary bonus plan based on company and individual performance. As part of a complete total rewards package, OSI also offers comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs), 401 k 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.