Rich Products Corporation · 18 hours ago
Manager - Production
Arlington, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $144K/yr
5+ years expRich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. The Production Manager manages all plant operating units responsible for converting raw materials into finished products efficiently while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
BakeryConfectioneryFood and BeverageFood DeliveryFood ProcessingManufacturingOrganic FoodSeafoodSnack FoodWholesale
Responsibilities
Approves and ensures adherence to production schedules
Monitors the assignment of staff to ensure that production quotas are met for finished goods inventories
Oversees operations to ensure that waste and production costs are minimized and there is conformance to safety and quality standards
Develops, implements and communicates short-term and mid-term (1 - 2 years) business plans for operations, ensuring associates understand the link to the plant’s, division’s and the corporation’s business plan priorities and understand their role in accomplishing these plans
Assists in establishing the longer-term strategic plans for the plant
Develops operating policies and procedures as necessary
Mentors and motivates associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth
Communicates performance standards to associates, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems
Ensures all associates have the resources and capabilities to effectively accomplish their responsibilities
Serve as a member of the plant’s Steering Team
Directs requisitions for maintenance and repair of production equipment, and for machine parts and manufacturing supplies. Implements improvements in machinery and equipment and in manufacturing methods
May organize the crews necessary for reconditioning product removed from the freezers, or from production, for reprocessing or repackaging, and ensure these functions are performed in an efficient manner
Ensures Company standard practices and procedures are followed
Develops, maintains and reports production-related information regarding yields, efficiencies and labor utilization to management
Ensures that all GMP and safety standards are in compliance
Reviews and approves the temporary staffing needs of department for the following day or week, and ensures the necessary staffing arrangements have been implemented
Participates in weekly GMP, sanitation and safety inspections throughout the production departments and corrects, or issues work orders to correct, any identified deficiencies
Follows up on work orders, with the appropriate Associates to ensure expeditious performance of the requested work
Keeps abreast of latest manufacturing technologies and systems
Performs other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Rich Products Corporation's business objectives
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering or related field
Ultra High Temperature (UHT) experience required and certification preferred
5 years supervisory experience in a food-processing, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization, preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment
Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP
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 ability to analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment
Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations
Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software
Company
Rich Products Corporation
Rich’s is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5MKey Investors
California Energy Commission
2024-09-12Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Robert Rich
Founder
Recent News
2025-09-27
2025-09-23
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