Production Team Leader

PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER

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 $4 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 Team Leader is responsible for clarifying and enhancing the Supervisors ability to conduct their daily activities, to accomplish RPC objectives. In addition to providing the Customer with the best product, value and service as possible, provide a safe and clean environment that promotes Quality, Productivity, and a Healthy RPC-Employee relation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES

• Supervises the daily production schedule execution. Ensuring that it is manufactured in compliance with the Specifications set forth by the Customer and RPC Maintaining or exceeding, manufacturing Standards, Yields and Efficiencies
• Promotes Continuous Improvement Process throughout facility.
• Promotes Quality of Work Life for all employees.
• Ensures that all required documentation for production records is completed according to RPC policies.
• Train line leads, and line employees on Rules and Regulations, Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and Job Expectations.
• Resolves any employee issues through grievance process. Recommends Recognitions, Promotions, or disciplinary actions based on Employee performance.
• Attend and complete any RPC sponsored Training.
• Perform other duties inherent to the position as assigned by their immediate supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• High School graduate or equivalent (GED), College or degree (Preferable)
• 5 years Food Manufacturing experience (Minimum)
• 2 years Supervisory experience (Minimum)
• Knowledge of SAP or similar systems
• Strong math skills
• Speak, read, and write English (Spanish is a Plus)
• Basic computer skills
• Effective Communication Skills (Will direct English, Spanish, and Asian speaking employees)
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to operate machinery and equipment
• Ability to document and measure results
• Ability to supervise and motivate others
• Teamwork building skills
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Ability to follow procedures
• Bi-lingual a plus

Rich Products Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. M/F/D/V To maintain a safe environment for our associates and customers all candidates post offer must submit to and pass a drug screen.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person