Risk Operations Specialist

TITLE: Risk Operations Specialist 

LOCATION: Hybrid in Alsip, IL and Lombard, IL 
 

COMP RANGE:   $84,000 - $107,000  

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. 

As a Risk Operations Specialist, your responsibilities will include: 

• 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. 

The Risk Operations Specialist position is well-suited for you if you have:  

• 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. 

Qualified candidates will have: 

• 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. 

What will set you apart: 

• 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