Production Lead (2nd shift -5:30 am to 2:45 pm) - Line 2

At Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else -- delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result!

Founded in 1862, Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a private brand and contract packing food company with a rich history. Widely known in the food and supermarket industry for its superior array of private brand products, Richelieu’s principal business segment is retail frozen and deli pizza. Richelieu Foods provides the highest quality products and services with competitive pricing for our Retail, Corporate Brands, and Contract Packing customers. Richelieu Foods is headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois, and operates two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI.

Job Summary

The Production Lead (1st Shift) is responsible for the people, processes, procedures and related controls to ensure timely and accurate production in accordance with customer specifications and company standards. The Production Lead is a hands-on, working leader accountable for the documentation, daily production output, line audits, and staffing for all production related standard work, projects and related systems.

This position is located in our Beaver Dam manufacturing plant.

The hours for 1st Shift are 5:30 am to 2:45 pm

Essential Functions

Ensure timely and accurate production according to customer specifications and company standards.

• Lead daily production team during assigned shift.
• Work with the Supervisor to plan appropriate inventory levels to ensure production requirements and specifications are met in order to achieve customer orders.
• Ensure proper training of all employees regarding GMPs, Safety, Quality and other company procedures.
• Responsible for collecting production data and identifying variances compared to standards.
• Responsible for maintaining company Safety and OSHA standards.
• Handles / communicates employee concerns and issues to the Supervisor
• Updates and communicates labor needs regularly.
• Promote Safety standards. Records and investigates all safety incidents and near misses to help reduce future accidents.
• All other duties as assigned by Management or volunteered for.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing preferred
• Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus
  
  

Competencies

• Must have experience working with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Experience leading employees in a food production environment a plus.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and have a positive attitude.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills
• Safety first mindset
• Team motivator with a high energy level and diligent work ethic.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be detail-oriented and pay close attention to accuracy.
• Able to analyze information gathered in order to identify potential problems or discrepancies.
  
  

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The work environment is cold (30 to 35 degree) on the manufacturing floor. The Production Lead will spend 95% of their time in the factory.
  
  

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the duration of the production shift; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is infrequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 70 pounds
  
  

Universal Pay Verbiage

The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation for this role is $24.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for overtime compensation. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, 401K with company match, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Richelieu Foods, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.