Title Group Leader - Packaging

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. 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.

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 and clean environment that promotes quality, productivity, and a healthy workplace.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily production schedule execution, ensuring compliance with customer and GBI specifications.
• Maintains or exceeds manufacturing standards, yields, and efficiencies.
• Promotes continuous improvement processes throughout the facility.
• Ensures all required production documentation is completed according to GBI policies.
• Trains line employees on rules, safety, good manufacturing practices (GMP), standard operating procedures (SOP), and job expectations.
• Resolves employee issues through the grievance process.
• Recommends recognitions, promotions, or disciplinary actions based on employee performance.
• Attends and completes RPC-sponsored training.
• Ensures all good manufacturing practices are followed before and during production.
• Verifies production stays within budgetary standards.
• Sets up computer-controlled equipment and documents changes or issues during production.
• Plans for employee vacations to ensure continuity and full staffing.
• Maintains open communication channels and an open-door policy at all levels.
• Prioritizes safety and reports unsafe acts or conditions to a superior.
• Monitors employee performance and compliance with company rules, safety rules, GMP, and SOPs.

Requirements

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

Pay

Hourly Rate: $25.00