Rich Products Corporation
Production Group Leader Weekends
Niles, IL
Aug 25, 2024
Full Job Description

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. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

  • The purpose of a Production Group Lead is to coordinate the actions of a group of associates responsible for converting raw materials into finished goods in compliancewith Rich's Manufacturing System.The position plans and coordinates staffing, communicates expectations and schedules to the group, ensures materials, machinery, and tools are available throughoutthe shift, trains associates and monitors their performance, and drives continuous improvement.
  • The position coordinates the actions of 20 to 30 associates and Temporaries. This includes training, coaching and delegating actions for the group as appropriate, facilitates two-waycommunication, operates production equipment as needed, and is responsible for carrying out the directions of the Production Team Lead.
  • Weekend Shift: Friday-Sunday 5:00 am-6:30 pm

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

  • Safety-Provide a safe work environment and create a Safety Culture to the group
  • Budget-Clearly understand and execute labor standards and run rates to optimize product costs.
  • Food Safety-Understand food safety and GMP policies at their site and enforce thosepolicies.
  • Product Quality-Understand product quality checks, complete the checks and validate that product meets quality standards.
  • Schedule Attainment-Coordinates people, processes, materials, and equipment to keep the line/area running. Identifying interruptions that impact schedule attainment.
  • Leadership-Use Rich's Great Leader Drivers to drive results and engagement with a team of production associates.
  • Rich Experience-Shows associates the connectionbetween what they do and Rich's customers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

  • HS Diploma or GED
  • 3 years of experience as a machine operator in a food-processingmanufacturing organization
  • Ability to lead, motivate and train associates
  • Knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures and HAACP
  • Good skills to analyze problems, develop solutions and successfully implement the solutions
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to plan, organize and implement actions to drive continuous improvement
  • Experience using Excel and a MRP software, such as SAP

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Moderate degree of physical activity
  • Daily activities include walking, standing, climbing, reaching, twisting, stooping, grasping, bending, pushing, pulling and moving about the facility.
  • Works in high noise area, hearing protection may be required. Hearing ability to meet Manufacturing facility safety requirements
  • Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral and depth perception
  • Requires lifting not to exceed 55 lbs.
  • Exposed to cold/ heat/ humidity
  • Able to work a multi shift environment
  • May handle potentially hazardous equipment or material
  • Will be required to work around bakery ingredients as part of daily activities

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. 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 Human Resources department at hrhelp@rich.comif you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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