Group Leader - Maintenance 3rd shift

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.

Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

The Maintenance Group Leader is responsible for the safe maintenance, repair and efficiency of operation of equipment and areas of responsibility when the supervisor is not on duty. Supervises maintenance personnel, while supporting the various policies, goals and objectives established by the Shift Supervisor.

• Assigns daily maintenance activities to shift mechanics. Reprioritize and refocus maintenance team activities as situation requires with or without prior authorization from supervisors.
• Supervises shift mechanics duties and responsibilities required to implement Rich Products maintenance program based on best practices in the baking industry, with a strong emphasis on safety and interdepartmental coordination
• Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts and supplies needed for the proper maintenance and emergency repair. Ensure parts are reordered to ensure inventory is maintained.
• Assigns and verifies completion of assigned equipment PM assignments to properly maintain the computerized maintenance management systems (Cams)
• Updates and maintains service reports, event logs, operating, service and training manuals required by the maintenance department during assigned shift
• Reviews operation of equipment and line conditions constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate problems, plan future repairs and identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensures city, state, federal and local regulations pertaining to the maintenance personnel and their activities are always adhered to
• Supervises, distributes, completes, and reviews work orders pertaining to their assigned shift. Ensure assigned work orders and supervisor's instructions are carried out and paperwork is completed correctly
• Respond, investigate, and resolve equipment related product contamination issues
• Communicates with the QA department ensuring all policies and procedures regarding food safety are maintained while duties are performed
• Communicates with the Sanitation department sanitation procedures are maintained while duties are performed
• Reports any incidents of harassment to the supervisor or Human Resources Manage

• Assigns daily maintenance activities to shift mechanics. Reprioritize and refocus maintenance team activities as situation requires with or without prior authorization from supervisors.
• Supervises shift mechanics duties and responsibilities required to implement Rich Products maintenance program based on best practices in the baking industry, with a strong emphasis on safety and interdepartmental coordination
• Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts and supplies needed for the proper maintenance and emergency repair. Ensure parts are reordered to ensure inventory is maintained.
• Assigns and verifies completion of assigned equipment PM assignments to properly maintain the computerized maintenance management systems (Cams)
• Updates and maintains service reports, event logs, operating, service and training manuals required by the maintenance department during assigned shift
• Reviews operation of equipment and line conditions constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate problems, plan future repairs and identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensures city, state, federal and local regulations pertaining to the maintenance personnel and their activities are always adhered to
• Supervises, distributes,…