Group Leader - Packaging

Purpose Statement

• To clarify and enhance the Topping Leads ability to conduct His /Hers daily activities, to accomplish RPC objectives 
• To provide the Customer with the best product, value and service as possible 
• To provide a safe and clean environment 

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Oversees the daily topping production schedule execution. Ensuring that it is manufactured in compliance with the Specifications set forth by the Customer. Maintaining or exceeding manufacturing Standards, Yields and Efficiencies 
• Promotes Continuous Improvement Process throughout the facility. 
• Promotes Quality of Work Life for all employees. 
• Ensures that all required documentation for production records is completed according to RPC policies. 
• Train line employees on Rules and Regulations, Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and Job Expectations. 
• Resolves any employee issues through grievance process. Recommends Recognitions, Promotions, or disciplinary actions based on Employee performance. 
• Attend and complete any RPC sponsored Training. 
• Assures that all Good Manufacturing Practices take place, before, and during the process. 
• Assures and verifies that all production is within the department’s budgetary standards 
• Sets up all computer controlled equipment. 
• Documents any changes or issues during production  
• Plans in advance for employee’s vacations, to ensure continuity and a full staff.  
• Maintain and Promote Open Communication Channels and Open Door Policy at all levels. 
• Makes SAFETY a first priority, while carrying out his /her daily activities 
• Reports any unsafe acts or conditions to immediate superior 
• Monitors employee performance and compliance with Company Rules and Policies, Safety Rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures. 
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment. 
• Monitor the security of premises 
• Inform upper Management of any problems that cannot be solved in a timely manner. 
• Review daily production line performances documentation, and document any required corrective action. 

Specific Responsibilities:  

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Assures that all Good Manufacturing Practices take place, before, and during the process. 
• Assures and verifies that all production is within the department’s budgetary standards 
• Sets up all computer controlled equipment. 
• Documents any changes or issues during production  
• Plans in advance for employee’s vacations, to ensure continuity and a full staff.  
• Maintain and Promote Open Communication Channels and Open Door Policy at all levels. 
• Makes SAFETY a first priority, while carrying out his /her daily activities 
• Reports any unsafe acts or conditions to immediate superior 
• Monitors employee performance and compliance with Company Rules and Policies, Safety  
• Rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures. 
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment. 
• Monitor the security of premises. 
• Inform upper Management of any problems that cannot be solved in a timely manner. 
• Review daily production line performances documentation, and document any required  corrective action. 
• And as directed by Production Supervisor 

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED) (Preferable) 
• 3 years Food Manufacturing experience (Minimum) 
• 1 year as crew leader (Minimum) 
• Strong math skills 
• Speak, read, and write English (Spanish is a Plus) 
• Basic computer skills 
• Effective Communication Skills (Will direct English, Spanish, and Asian speaking employees) 
• Problem solving skills 
• Ability to operate machinery and equipment 
• Ability to document and measure results 
• Ability to supervise and motivate others 
• Teamwork building skills 
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices 
• Ability to follow procedures 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• May be exposed to a dusty environment, (flour dust), hot temperatures, lifting, pushing /pulling, moderately heavy and/or bulky items. Exposure to loud noises, extended periods of sitting, walking, and standing