TPM Production Group Leader

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Process Owner to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across production lines. You will develop and implement operating standards, analyze data to drive improvements, and coach team members to excel in their roles. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will help shape the future of food production. If you are passionate about operational excellence and have a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead team to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.
• Analyze data to identify gaps and prioritize loss elimination.
• Train and coach associates on operational standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Coaching and Training

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

SAP Production System

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 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.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

1. As part of the line trio leads the team to deliver Safety, Quality, Cost, Production and Engagement results.
2. Ensure all people follow all safety and food safety and quality standards.
3. Participates as a trio member on the Daily line meeting system.
4. Prepare and analyze the data with the line trio for the DLM and weekly reviews.
5. Analyze line data and work with the line trio and production leaders to prioritize identify gaps, trends and prioritize loss elimination.
6. Develop and implement operation standards. Train and coach Equipment Owners and Associates to understand and follow these standards.
7. Ensures that Standard work, 6S and Quick changeover standards are being followed.
8. Train the EO in the use of the continuous improvement tools.
9. Support the AM implementation of their lines and develop the capabilities of their equipment owners.
10. Ensure centerline completion and develop a plan to eliminate OOL.
11. Coach equipment owners and production associates and provide regular feedback on their development needs.
12. Monitoring of the line’s productivity metrics and product quality.
13. 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.
• Proficient using SAP Production system.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.