Group Leader - Production - 1st Shift

Rich Products Corporation; Crest Hill, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning

Associate resource groups

Volunteer opportunities

Holiday gatherings

In-house taste tests

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation in Crest Hill, IL seeks a Line Process Owner to lead the shift team, develop line standards, and drive safety, quality, cost, and production results. You will analyze data with the line trio, train Equipment Owners, and ensure centerlines and FI tools are used effectively.

The role requires HS or GED and strong cost, loss analysis, and scheduling capabilities, with a focus on coaching and continuous improvement in a food manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• HS or GED required.
• Business understanding of plant CBD and business needs.
• Daily direction setting required.
• Cost management / loss analysis expertise.
• Schedule compliance awareness.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift team to deliver Safety, Quality, Cost, Production and Engagement results.
• Analyze line data and prioritize loss elimination with the line trio.
• Develop and implement operation standards; train Equipment Owners and Associates.
• Ensure all people follow safety and quality standards.
• Prepare and analyze data with the line trio for the DLM and weekly reviews.
• Train line members in the use of the FI tools.
• Support equipment owners towards completing AM step 3.
• Ensure centerline completion and compliance.
• Coach equipment owners and production associates and provide regular feedback on performance.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders on Equipment Owners’ performance assessments.

Skills

Effective communication

Daily direction setting

Loss analysis

Cost management

Schedule compliance

Business understanding

Education

HS or GED

Job description

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Location: Crest Hill, IL, US, 60403

Segment: Operations

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. 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. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The Line Process Owner is responsible as part of the Line Trio for all the line results. The process owner is responsible for developing and owning the line operating standards and analyzing the data to identify and prioritize loss elimination.

• Lead the shift team to deliver Safety, Quality, Cost, Production and Engagement results.
• Analyze line data and work with the line trio, team leaders and Group Leaders to prioritize identify gaps, trends and prioritize loss elimination.
• Develop and implement operation standards. Train and coach Equipment Owners and Associates to understand and follow these standards.
• Ensure all people follow all safety and quality standards.
• Prepare and analyze the data with the line trio for the DLM and weekly reviews.
• Train the line members in the use of the FI tools.
• Support equipment owners towards completing AM step 3.
• Ensure centerline completion and compliance.
• Coach equipment owners and production associates and provide regular feedback on their performance and development needs.
• Support line shift team members qualification on their skill matrices
• Collaborate with Team Leaders and Line Owner in managing Equipment Owners’ performance assessments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• HS or GED required.
• Business
• Business understanding (plant CBD and business needs)
• Daily direction setting
• Cost management / loss analysis
• Schedule compliance
• Effective communication

People

• On the floor coaching
• Training and education tools and process
• High Performance Teams

TPM SYSTEMS

• TPM fundamentals (AM. PM, FI)
• AM Steps 1 to 3
• Loss analysis
• Standards Management
• FI problem solving

Operation

• Line Operation
• Centerlines
• CIL
• Safety standards
• Quality and Food safety standards

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

$28.00-$30.00

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.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It’s all part of how we support our family of associates. Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

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. With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.