Value Leadership Manager, RIC

Rich Products Corporation•Buffalo, NY

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 Statement The Value Leadership Manager, RIC is accountable for: Managing and leading assigned RIC associates (e.g.; scientists, engineers and/or research technicians). Delivering value leadership across ROCS, DTV and other process improvement initiatives. Strong collaboration with Innovation, CBU, Procurement, Productivity and Plant stakeholders to identify and implement projects that deliver strong value to our customers, consumers, and the business. Supports the Product and Process Commercialization Team (PPC) in delivering seamless commercialization of new products and processes across all USC plants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field (e.g. Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Engineering, Sensory Science, etc.); Masters is a plus.
Minimum 10+ years of experience in food manufacturing with experience delivering success through leadership of managing direct reports.
Demonstrated ability in managing and developing direct reports.
Proven success in managing direct reports and cross functional resources through initiatives, projects.
Demonstrated ability to work with ambiguity.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, strategic projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead formulation and process development.
Champions new processes and procedures
Effective change management and the ability to gain alignment with direct reports and stakeholders
Proven success utilizing influencing skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment successfully managing competing priorities.
Proven track record of taking initiative and delivering results.
Solid verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation ability with all audiences and levels of management.
Ability to effectively lead and manage a team that is spread across multiple locations and environments.
Travels up to 40% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Masters is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure execution of plans and delivery of key outcomes by: Getting the right people on the team, aligning and preparing them to perform at a higher level, and providing daily leadership to create positive experiences to shape beliefs and actions consistent with our desired culture.
Collaborates with key stakeholders (e.g., procurement, plant operations, CBU, etc.) to prioritize, plan and execute high impact initiatives across all USC product categories.
Develops, implements and communicates short and mid-term business plans, consistent with the R&D and the corporation's business strategies and plans. Ensures assigned associates understand these plans, the link with corporate business strategies, and the role of each associate in accomplishing these plans.
Demonstrates subject matter expertise in current products, processes and understands business and customer needs then deploys resources appropriately to meet those needs, including obtaining COE or external resources as needed.
Demonstrates the ability to manage and support team members across multiple projects and provide timely and accurate information to stakeholders.
Utilizes solid presentation techniques in facilitating, conducting briefings and technical meetings for internal and external customers.
Cross-functional team leadership on key initiatives, products, and programs including creating strong partnerships within RIC, the USC plant leadership teams and key departmental stakeholders.
Agile and able to flex and adapt quickly to meet changing or emerging challenges and needs.
Manages and/or oversees assigned projects and programs related to cost reduction, process improvements, line improvements, new product/process development and commercialization.
Utilize project and process management best practices to deliver project results within target metrics, implementing a continuous improvement approach:
Ensures adequate resources (people, budgets, equipment, etc.) are available for department initiatives
Monitors the accomplishment of project milestones and adherence to timelines, budgets and other performance standard and implements corrective actions when necessary.
Reviews and analyzes new project requests, assigning resources and prioritizing according to business need.