Food 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 Food Production Team Leader is responsible for clarifying and enhancing the Supervisor's ability to conduct their daily activities in order to accomplish company objectives. Must also provide the customer with the best product, value, and service as possible. The Food Production Team Leader is responsible for providing a safe and clean work environment that promotes quality, productivity, and healthy employee relations.

 

Must be able to work 1st shift, Mon-Fri starting at 6am CT.

 

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Supervise the daily production schedule execution, while ensuring that it is manufactured in compliance with the specifications set forth by the customer and Rich's. Maintain or exceed manufacturing standards, yields and efficiencies

• Promote Continuous Improvement processes throughout the facility

• Promote Quality of Work Life for all employees

• Ensure that all required documentation for production records is completed according to Rich's policies

• Train line leads and line employees on rules and regulations, safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and job expectations.

• Resolves any employee issues through the grievance process. Recommend recognitions, promotions, or disciplinary actions based on employee performance.

• Attend and complete any company sponsored training

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High School graduate or GED required, college degree (Preferred)

• 3 years of manufacturing experience (Minimum)

• 2 years of supervisory experience (Minimum)

• Knowledge of SAP or similar systems is (Preferred)

• 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

 

 

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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

$64,313.30 - $87,012.11

 

 

 

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 whi