TPM Production Group Leader

Rich Products Corporation; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Owner to lead operations in a dynamic food manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes developing operational standards, ensuring compliance with safety and quality protocols, and coaching team members to enhance productivity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food processing and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a family-oriented company that values its associates and offers a supportive work environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on the success of the team and the organization.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Volunteering & community impact opportunities

Holiday gatherings

In-house taste tests

Qualifications

• 3+ years in food-processing or similar manufacturing.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and GMPs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to achieve Safety, Quality, Cost, and Production results.
• Analyze line data and prioritize loss elimination.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Production Scheduling

Problem Solving

Coaching and Training

Mechanical Aptitude

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

PowerBi

Job description

Location:

Missouri City, TX, US, 77489

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. 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.

The Process Owner as part of the line trio is responsible 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.

• As part of the line trio leads the team to deliver Safety, Quality, Cost, Production and Engagement results.
• Ensure all people follow all safety and food safety and quality standards.
• Participates as a trio member on the Daily line meeting system.
• Prepare and analyze the data with the line trio for the DLM and weekly reviews.
• Analyze line data and work with the line trio and production 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.
• Ensures that Standard work, 6S and Quick changeover standards are being followed.
• Train the EO in the use of the continuous improvement tools.
• Support the AM implementation of their lines and develop the capabilities of their equipment owners.
• Ensure centerline completion and develop a plan to eliminate OOL.
• Coach equipment owners and production associates and provide regular feedback on their development needs.
• Monitoring of the line’s productivity metrics and product quality.
• Participates as a trio member on the Kaizen events and ensures cost saving opportunities are sustained.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• HS degree or GED required; BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3 years experience in a food-processing, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization, preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP.
• Demonstrated understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates, processing times, change-over times, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield).
• Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations.
• Proficient using Microsoft 365 – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBi, and Outlook.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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.

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.

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.