Group Leader - Production

About the Company

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers, and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants, and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers gain insights to help them stay competitive. Our portfolio includes creative solutions for food industry professionals in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods. With over 13,500 associates globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader focused on everything that family makes possible.

Purpose Statement

To clarify and enhance the Line Lead’s ability to conduct daily activities, accomplish Rich Products Corp. objectives, provide customers with the best product, value, and service, and maintain a safe, clean environment that promotes quality, productivity, and a healthy workplace.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production schedule execution, ensuring compliance with customer and GBI specifications.
• Maintain or exceed manufacturing standards, yields, and efficiencies.
• Promote continuous improvement and quality of work life for all employees.
• Ensure all required production documentation is completed according to GBI policies.
• Train line employees on rules, regulations, safety, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and job expectations.
• Resolve employee issues through the grievance process.
• Recommend recognitions, promotions, or disciplinary actions based on employee performance.
• Attend and complete RPC-sponsored training.
• Assure all GMPs are followed before and during production.
• Verify production stays within budgetary standards.
• Set up computer-controlled equipment and document changes or issues during production.
• Plan for employee vacations to ensure continuity and full staffing.
• Maintain open communication channels and an open-door policy at all levels.
• Prioritize safety and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Monitor employee performance and compliance with company rules, safety rules, GMPs, and SOPs.
• Own line performance data, including stops, MTBF, performance loss, and top losses.
• Analyze line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities.
• Act as the Centerline system owner and identify root cause problem-solving opportunities for key chronic losses.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum 3 years of food manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 1 year as a crew leader.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate machinery and equipment.
• Ability to document and measure results.
• Ability to supervise and motivate others.
• Teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to work in cold temperatures.

Pay

Hourly rate: $25.00.