Production Group Leader

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: Niles, IL, US, 60714 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 foodservice, 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. Purpose Statement As a Group Lead at Rich's Niles plant, you help lead the daily execution of production activities by supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role plays an important part in directing associates, maintaining line flow, solving problems in real time, and ensuring production, safety, quality, food safety, and documentation expectations are consistently met. At Rich's, leadership on the floor is not just about keeping lines running—it is about setting the tone, building accountability, developing associates, and doing what's right, the Rich Way. Leads production activities for the assigned shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous operations. Provides real-time direction, prioritization, coaching, and problem-solving support to operators and material handlers. Maintains a calm, steady presence during high-pressure situations and sets the tone for the team. Ensures production lines meet daily output targets, case counts, schedule requirements, and quality standards. Adjusts labor, line assignments, and priorities in response to staffing shortages, mechanical issues, or schedule changes. Coordinates with scheduling, maintenance, sanitation, quality, and warehouse teams to keep product flowing. Ensures operators accurately scan, consume, return, and document materials in SAP. Verifies production, waste, material movements, downtime, quality checks, and shift reports are accurate and completed before shift end. Supports cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and root-cause analysis for material or production discrepancies. Enforces GMPs, allergen controls, sanitation requirements, PPE expectations, and all food safety and safety policies. Immediately identifies, contains, and escalates safety, quality, food safety, or operational concerns. Trains and develops operators to build skill depth, ownership, teamwork, and problem-solving capability. Models professionalism, accountability, reliability, and plant values at all times. Drives TPM activities on the floor, including autonomous maintenance, centerlining, 5S, and loss elimination. Leads or participates in kaizen events, safety audits, training, incident investigations, and root-cause problem solving. Participates in daily huddles and shift-to-shift handoffs to ensure clear communication and continuity. Prepares pallet tags, labels, production records, and documentation needed for traceability and shipping. Maintains flexibility to support production needs, including long days, late nights, weekends, and schedule changes. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience High school diploma or GED Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment Comfortable working around varying temperatures, noise levels, and active manufacturing operations Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 55 lbs. Ability to lead, coach, and hold associates accountable in a fast-paced production environment. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to respond quickly to staffing, equipment, quality, or schedule issues. Demonstrates reliability, flexibility, ownership, teamwork, and a strong commitment to plant goals. COMPENSATION In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location. Annual Range/Hourly Rate $32.00-$32.00 Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. 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 Associate Experience Network at View email address on click.appcast.io if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK. As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That's why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life: Competitive compensation Paid time off Parental leave Family planning support Associate resource groups Volunteering & community impact opportunities Holiday gatherings In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)! It's all part of how we support our family of associates. Because in the company of family, all things are possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr