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

Rich Products Corporation•Lodi, CA

23h•$26 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

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 StatementThe 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.

Requirements

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 and bilingual in other languages, preferred
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

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and understand English required and bilingual in other languages, preferred

Responsibilities

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