Production Group Leader; PE

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Location:

Brunswick, GA, US, 31520

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 food service, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others.

With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s® - Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

The Production Group Leader is a key role within the Operations Team of Rich’s. This role sets the tone for teamwork and fosters an environment of continuous improvement throughout the production team in areas of safety, quality, and efficiency. The Production Group Leader is responsible for facilitating first line support to the Production Associates and areas of machines and processes identified on the production floor.

This role works closely with the Production Shift Lead to execute the mission. The Production Group Leader is responsible for the performance of line 1, line 2, and line 3. The Production Group Leader also 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.

• First line of support providing assistance with minor to medium level repairs to machines
• Ensure a high level of machine utilization through proactive efforts of monitoring machine OEE and scrap
• Apply cGMPs and SOPs to all manufacturing processes
• Ensure buddy checks are completed at the start of the shift and when a changeover occurs
• Ensure accuracy of daily production shift reports
• Ensure production schedules and machine priorities are adhered to and any changes are quickly communicated to all relevant parties
• Support the implementation of area improvements and communicate information within area of control to ensure best practices and adherence to new processes
• Be exceptionally knowledgeable in Production Associates duties in order to provide relief for planned or unplanned coverage
• Turnover with other Production Group Leads at both ends of the shift to discuss production changes and which tasks still need to be completed
• Give work direction to the teams on the shift - make sure the Production Associates are trained for job assignments
• Set up and prepare lines for production
• Handle any unscheduled work, reassign line workers as necessary
• Understand the principles of machinery operation in his/her area of responsibility and check to make sure it is functioning correctly
• Schedule and relieve Production Associates for breaks and lunch
• 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
• Coordinates plant procedures and regulatory requirements to…