Production Group Leader (Artisan Bread - Relief) -Supporting Shift 2

Rich Products; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Group Leader-Relief to oversee various production areas, ensuring safety and efficiency. This role involves managing production schedules, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You'll play a crucial part in maintaining the quality and integrity of food production, making decisions in the absence of the Team Leader, and collaborating with multiple departments. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about food production, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values innovation and teamwork, and contribute to a company that inspires possibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; 3-5 years of experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership and computer skills essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production line runs safely and meets targets.
• Provide work direction and handle unscheduled tasks.
• Act as liaison with other departments to maintain production flow.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Computer Skills

Ability to Read and Understand English

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3-5 Years Related Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

QDMS

Motorized Pallet Jack

Fork Lift

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 $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 Group Leader-Relief is responsible for supporting other areas and performance of the line in one of the following subareas: Bread Production, Bread Packing, Bagels, Danish, Donuts, Cake and Finishing Departments; ensures that the line is running safely and meeting all production targets (t-max, metal detectors, quality, yield, etc.). The Production Group Leader keeps production on schedule and handles changes and problems. The Production Group Leader also makes line decisions when the Team Leader is unavailable and backs up the production aspects of the Team Leader position for days off, vacations and illness.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Turnover with other line operators at both ends of the shift to discuss production changes and which tasks still need to be completed
• Check schedules for production changes
• Give work direction to the teams on the shift - make sure the Production Associates have a copy of the Playbook
• Use the computer to access information and checklists; fill out various forms as well as entering data into the computer
• Order ingredients, boxes and other materials
• Set up and prepare line for production.
• Handle any unscheduled work, reassign line workers as necessary
• Know how to operate all machinery in his/her area of responsibility and check to make sure it is functioning correctly
• Schedule and relieve Production Associates and Machine Operators for rotations, breaks and lunch
• Adjust the line speed when necessary
• Act as liaison with other departments – Quality Control; Maintenance; Sanitation; Shipping & Receiving; Safety
• Perform pre-inspection and pre-scale of the line with QC to make sure it’s clean and ready to run the next product
• Re-emphasize safety and proper operating procedures on the line
• Ensure area is clean during and at the end of the shift
• Becomes one of the TPM Trio champions and participates in multiple pillars providing support to drive TPM
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and all other food safety requirements as they relate to all products and processes

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferable; or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, E-mail, and simple database applications (i.e. SAP and QDMS)
• Demonstrated leadership skills and LOTO certification in all the machines of the corresponding department
• Proficient in performance of all Production positions (Production Associate - Levels 1 & 2 and Machine Operator – Levels 1 & 2) tasks;
• Ability to read and understand English required
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime when required
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. These include:
  • Constant Walking, Standing on hard concrete surface
  • Frequent Bending, Stooping, Squatting, Pushing, Pulling
  • Occasional Lifting and Ladder climbing
  • Periodic lifting of up to 50 lbs (10-25 lbs – boxes, scrap bins, garbage bins)
• Must be certified to use the motorized Pallet Jack or Fork Lift
• Must have ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement, and Temporary Teams as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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.

Hourly Rate

$26.30-$26.30

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 [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.