Team Leader - Production/Plant

Rich Products Corporation • Crest Hill, IL

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About The Position

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company that inspires possibilities with products like cakes, icings, pizza, appetizers, and specialty toppings used globally. They provide creative solutions to food industry professionals in various sectors. Rich's is a global leader with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, operating in 100 locations. The Production Team Leader is responsible for clarifying and enhancing Supervisors' ability to conduct daily activities to achieve RPC objectives. This includes providing customers with the best product, value, and service, and maintaining a safe and clean environment that promotes Quality, Productivity, and healthy RPC-Employee relations.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent (GED)
• 5 years Food Manufacturing experience (Minimum)
• 2 years Supervisory experience (Minimum)
• Knowledge of SAP or similar systems
• Strong math skills
• Speak, read, and write English
• Basic computer skills
• Effective Communication Skills (Will direct English, Spanish, and Asian speaking employees)
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to operate machinery and equipment
• Ability to document and measure results
• Ability to supervise and motivate others
• Teamwork building skills
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Ability to follow procedures

Nice To Haves

• College or degree (Preferable)
• Spanish is a Plus
• Bi-lingual a plus

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily production schedule execution, ensuring manufacturing compliance with Customer and RPC Specifications, and maintaining or exceeding manufacturing Standards, Yields and Efficiencies.
• Promotes Continuous Improvement Process throughout facility.
• Promotes Quality of Work Life for all employees.
• Ensures that all required documentation for production records is completed according to RPC policies.
• Train line leads, and line employees on Rules and Regulations, Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and Job Expectations.
• Resolves any employee issues through grievance process. Recommends Recognitions, Promotions, or disciplinary actions based on Employee performance.
• Attend and complete any RPC sponsored Training.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees