Operational Leadership Development Program

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world’s leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.

The Leadership Operational Development Program participants will be part of a 12-month development program that will cycle through various targeted operational rotations. The program is designed to help prepare and develop future organizational leaders through accelerated training and rotational assignments that will ensure participant exposure to multiple departments within the line of business through a cross-functional approach.

Participants will be introduced to the company’s operations, productions, supply chain, engineering and quality functions that will foster the skills and knowledge needed in preparation for a successful career in their respective track, while simultaneously making valuable contributions to the organization. Potential placement after successful completion of the program includes a variety of professional roles in the operations, production, quality, supply chain or engineering.

Job Responsibilities

• Previous internships within the industry.
• Must be a highly motivated, self-starter, adaptable and open to change.
• Have strong problem solving, communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility, as you may be required to relocate as part of this program.
• Demonstrates leadership in day-to-day operations and projects in each department rotation.
• Brings suggestions for continuous improvement to rotation departments.
• Identifies and seizes new opportunities through the program.
• Seeks out feedback from leaders and peers to guide individual development planning.
• Collaborates with leader to develop and adjust rotation schedule.
• Makes connections with department leaders and builds valuable cross-departmental relationships.
• Gains business insight quickly and applies knowledge of business and marketplace to advance the organization's goals
• Participates in professional skills development opportunities, such as learning sessions, training courses, and stretch assignments.
• Conducts a final presentation on key learnings from department rotations and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience & Skills

• Previous internships within the industry.
• Must be a highly motivated, self-starter, adaptable and open to change.
• Have strong problem solving, communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility, as you may be required to relocate as part of this program.
• Demonstrates leadership in day-to-day operations and projects in each department rotation.
• Brings suggestions for continuous improvement to rotation departments.
• Identifies and seizes new opportunities through the program.
• Seeks out feedback from leaders and peers to guide individual development planning.
• Collaborates with leader to develop and adjust rotation schedule.
• Makes connections with department leaders and builds valuable cross-departmental relationships.
• Gains business insight quickly and applies knowledge of business and marketplace to advance the organization's goals
• Participates in professional skills development opportunities, such as learning sessions, training courses, and stretch assignments.
• Conducts a final presentation on key learnings from department rotations and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Food Science, Agriculture, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or similar field of study.
  
  

Work Environment

• Position requires the physical agility to perform continuous lifting up to 15 pounds, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Work is performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor.
• Position requires the physical ability to stand/walk for duration of required work hours.
• Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.