Risk Operations Specialist

Griffith Foods • Alsip, IL

2d • $84,000 - $107,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Griffith Foods is hiring a Risk Operations Specialist to support the day-to-day execution of Griffith Foods global risk management program, with an initial primary focus on claims administration and tactical risk processes for a global food ingredients manufacturing business. This is your opportunity to put your skill and expertise in claims administration and tactical risk processes in action for a global food ingredients company that is making a positive worldwide impact. You will learn and develop new capabilities in the risk management discipline with the opportunity to grow into a proven and trusted risk manager.

Requirements

• Understanding of manufacturing operations and site-level realities (equipment, facilities, logistics, and safety practices) to support effective claim investigation and loss prevention follow-up.
• Ability to operate in a global, multi-site environment with diverse regulations and stakeholders, coordinating information across plants and regions.
• Practical understanding of how insurance and risk costs affect financial outcomes (deductibles, retained losses, premium drivers) and how data supports operational improvements.
• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Insurance, or related field OR Equivalent Experience
• 2-5 years of experience in corporate risk management, insurance, claims, or brokerage/TPA environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple open items, maintain strong documentation, and communicate effectively with non-risk stakeholders
• Willingness to work onsite in Alsip, IL and Lombard, IL 2 days per week
• Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MBA/MS) a plus
• relevant risk/insurance/claims coursework or concentration preferred
• Experience supporting insurance renewals, broker data requests, and insurer audits
• Strong Excel/data skills; experience building simple dashboards and trend analyses
• Comfort coordinating across multiple sites/regions; willingness to travel periodically to manufacturing locations
• Experience with claims administration in a manufacturing, industrial, or consumer products setting strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Administering global property, casualty, management liability & cyber claims; with a focus on timely claim reporting, and development of proactive action plans to support efficient resolution.
• Coordinating first notice of loss (FNOL) with operating business units, insurers, brokers, and other internal/external stakeholders
• Maintaining risk management systems, claim databases, schedules of insurance, and exposure data (e.g., property values, sales, volumes, payroll, vehicles, etc.) to support audits and renewals.
• Supporting insurance policy administration (certificates of insurance, endorsements, renewal document organization) and responding to internal requests with appropriate controls.
• Identifying loss trends and repeat loss drivers; identify risk improvement opportunities and support Risk Management, Operations, and site leadership in development and execution of risk improvement plans.
• Developing and maintaining recurring reporting (claim counts, incurred losses, top drivers, aging, and deductible utilization) and ad hoc analyses to support decisions.
• Supporting annual insurance renewals and carrier procurement processes through data preparation, loss runs, exposure validation, and market submissions.
• Providing analytical support for premium allocation and total cost of risk (TCOR) analysis across operating business units/regions.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level