Production Group Leader - Bread Pack

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.

The production group leader is responsible for the performance of the line in one of the following areas: 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 line leader keeps production on schedule and handles changes and problems. The line leader also makes line decisions when the Supervisor is unavailable and backs up the production aspects of the Supervisor position for days off, vacations and illness.

• People Skills – give work direction and feedback in a constructive manner; coach Line Workers and Machine Operators to develop skills; resolve issues/problems in a timely manner; elevate employee conflicts to supervisor; recognizes and gives feedback when employee demonstrates good performance; works to improve own skills
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens to others ideas/issues and questions to clarify understanding; responds well to questions; gives work direction in English
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above his/her own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team’s performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products.
• Ethics - Treats people from own and other cultures with respect; works with honesty and integrity; upholds organizational values.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; is consistently at work and on time.
• Flexibility and Adaptability – Must be able to deal with sudden changes in scheduling; filling in on other positions to help out when needed
• Language skills – Should be able to read and write the necessary documents and procedures in English; should be able to communicate clearly in English any work direction, instructions or feedback; ability to speak Spanish an added plus; be able to present information clearly to employees, groups and customers
• Decision-making – Able to handle problems and think through to solutions; knows when to act independently and when to involve the Supervisor; gathers and analyzes data
• Computer skills – be able to use Microsoft Office, E-mail and simple database applications

• 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
• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Proficient in performance of all Line positions (Line Worker – Levels 1&2 and Machine Operator – Levels 1&2) tasks;

• Ability to read and understand English required

• 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

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Human Resources department at asc@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.