Production Group 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.

Provide direction and leadership to all Production Associates to ensure production quality is maintained and established procedures, standards and policies are followed. In addition to providing the Customer with the highest quality product, Group Line Leaders promote a positive work environment for associates that is safe, clean, and productive to encourage employee retention.

Determine product makeup and ensure that it is in line with specifications and make appropriate alterations or recommendations.
Assist in product changeovers and notify appropriate personnel.
Ensure machine speeds, product weight, and production equipment is within working standards
Communicate with Quality Assurance Team to determine quality assurance and make or recommend appropriate adjustments.
Monitor product packaging, product coding and metal detector to ensure it is correct and within established standards.
Provide relief or assistance on the product line when required, i.e. lunch breaks, short term absenteeism.
Schedule breaks/lunches to occur in a timely manner while maintaining line efficiencies.
Communicate to Associates and Team Leaders in an effective professional manner.
Responsible for proper crewing of shifts
Responsible for keeping the work area clean and maintaining good manufacturing practices.
Provide leadership in safe work habits and adherence to safety rules and regulations.
Complete maintenance work orders and follow up as required and communicate with Team Leader.
Provide ongoing communication with Team Leader and all affected departments, sharing information and making appropriate recommendations and decisions related to performance and productivity.

High degree of judgment and organizational skills
High School graduate or equivalent (GED)
Food manufacturing experience
Strong math skills
Speak, read, and write English (Spanish is a Plus)
Basic computer skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to operate and work safely around machinery and equipment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to document and measure results
Teamwork building skills
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
Ability to follow procedures
Thorough understanding of food safety basic and associate safety basic practices.
Must have a high a level of manual dexterity.

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$ $18.50

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 if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.