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Gallatin, TN - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 08-10-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Richs 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 Richs is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. RichsInfinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The Team Leader is accountable for the full shift business results and capability of a production area. The Team leader is responsible for prioritizing the production needs during the shift and supports the Line Group Leaders to assign daily work to the line teams. The Team Leader is responsible for managing the Group Leaders and shift team members

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DECISIONS

  • Lead the shift team to deliver Safety Quality Cost Production and Engagement results.
  • Ensure all people follow all safety and quality standards.
  • Lead the shift handover and participate in weekly reviews.
  • Support equipment owners towards completing AM step 3.
  • Ensure CIL completion and compliance during the shift.
  • Build a culture that ensures all standards are followed.
  • Managing and coaching Group Leaders Equipment Owners and Production Associates. Responsible for setting goals and providing regular feedback.
  • Lead and Develop Equipment Owners and production associates performance review with support from Group Leaders.
  • Lead the Group leaders and production associates education and training development process (skills vs skill matrices and step-up cards)
  • Coach equipment owners and production associates in their education and training and development needs and progress vs. skill matrices and step-up cards.

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Basic Qualifications:

  • HS degree or GED; BA/BS degree in Business Supply Chain Operations Food Science Engineering or related field preferred.
  • 3 years supervisory experience in a food-processing pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization preferred.
  • 2 years Food Manufacturing experience (Minimum).
  • Working knowledge of FDA regulations Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP (Preferable).
  • Demonstrated understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates processing times change-over times etc.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety OSHA standards product quality (success rates) throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste optimizing yield).
  • Demonstrated ability to direct coach and train associates as well as plan monitor and schedule work.
  • Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations.
  • Ability to document and measure results.
  • Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software.

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Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) 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 Richs. Please contact Richs Associate Experience Network at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Richs 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 insi...
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