Production Group Leader (CR) - Shift 2

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 also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family. Purpose Statement The Production Group Leader is a key role within the Operations Team of Rich’s. This role sets the tone for teamwork and fosters an environment of continuous improvement throughout the production team in areas of safety, quality, and efficiency. The Production Group Leader is responsible for facilitating first line support to the Production Associates and areas of machines and processes identified on the production floor. This role works closely with the Production Shift Lead to execute the mission. The Production Group Leader is responsible for the performance of line 1, line 2, and line 3. The Production Group Leader also keeps production on schedule and handles changes and problems. The Production Group Leader also makes line decisions when the Team Leader is unavailable and backs up the production aspects of the Team Leader position for days off, vacations and illness. Key Accountabilities And Outcomes First line of support providing assistance with minor to medium level repairs to machinesEnsure a high level of machine utilization through proactive efforts of monitoring machine OEE and scrapApply cGMPs and SOPs to all manufacturing processesEnsure buddy checks are completed at the start of the shift and when a changeover occursEnsure accuracy of daily production shift reportsEnsure production schedules and machine priorities are adhered to and any changes are quickly communicated to all relevant partiesSupport the implementation of area improvements and communicate information within area of control to ensure best practices and adherence to new processesBe exceptionally knowledgeable in Production Associates duties in order to provide relief for planned or unplanned coverageTurnover with other Production Group Leads at both ends of the shift to discuss production changes and which tasks still need to be completedGive work direction to the teams on the shift - make sure the Production Associates are trained for job assignmentsSet up and prepare lines for productionHandle any unscheduled work, reassign line workers as necessaryUnderstand the principles of machinery operation in his/her area of responsibility and check to make sure it is functioning correctlySchedule and relieve Production Associates for breaks and lunchAct as liaison with other departments – Quality Control; Maintenance; Sanitation; Shipping & Receiving; SafetyPerform pre-inspection and pre-scale of the line with QC to make sure it’s clean and ready to run the next productRe-emphasize safety and proper operating procedures on the lineEnsure area is clean during and at the end of the shiftBecomes one of the TPM Trio champions and participates in multiple pillars providing support to drive TPMComply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and all other food safety requirements as they relate to all products and processesCoordinates plant procedures and regulatory requirements to ensure safe and quality production and limit down time. Ensures compliance with all standard operating procedures.Follows and documents plant procedures in cooperation with plant associates and suppliers.Monitors control programs and conducts periodic checks to ensure compliance.Monitors plant and becomes familiar with procedures to determine whether proper procedures are being followed.Maintains knowledge of area of responsibility and its programs and procedures and readily assists management in problem resolution.Maintains and reports required operational information to management.Ensures that all GMP and Safety standards are in compliance.Participates in GMP and inspections throughout the various departments and corrects, or issues work orders to correct, any identified deficiencies. Follows up with the appropriate Associates to ensure expeditious performance of the requested work.Prepare all paperwork required for production records; distribute accordingly.Recordkeeping for accounting, attendance and hours worked.Ensure accuracy of daily production shift reports.Use the computer to access information and other important documentation needed for the production run Knowledge, Skills, And Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferable; or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, E-mail, and simple database applications (i.e. SAP and QDMS)Demonstrated leadership skills and LOTO certification in all the machines of the corresponding departmentProficient in performance of all Production PositionsAbility to read and understand English requiredAbility to work weekends and overtime when requiredAbility to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. These include:Must be certified to use the motorized Pallet Jack or ForkliftMust have the ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement, and Temporary Teams as assignedHas an awareness of and the ability to follow associate safety guidelines Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.