Job Description
Job Overview:
Crew Foreman
Job Location: Specialty Plant Stuttgart, AR.
RICELAND
FAMILY FARMER OWNED
Riceland Overview
Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers.
Company Mission Statement
Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably.
Job Description
The Crew Foreman supervises and coordinates production and warehouse crews to ensure safe, efficient, and effective daily operations. Supports rice flow and packaging operations by monitoring production, coordinating precise equipment setups and changeovers, and addressing routine equipment and maintenance needs to minimize downtime and maintain production output. Performs maintenance and general repairs that do not require additional personnel and provides direction and instruction to operators in performing routine operator maintenance on equipment. Ensures all production and maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with applicable workplace safety requirements, HARPC, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and company policies and procedures.
Job Duties
• Supervise and coordinate production and warehouse crews to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent daily operations.
• Maintain proficiency in all required Specialty Plant operations and duties through cross-training, including forklift operation, cycle counting, material handling, and other production and warehouse functions.
• Monitor rice flow and packaging operations and identify conditions that may affect production output, efficiency, product quality, or equipment performance.
• Perform accurate equipment setups and changeovers to ensure packaging equipment is properly configured and ready for the next production run.
• Inspect and evaluate maintenance needs within the department and communicate priorities to the appropriate maintenance personnel.
• Perform maintenance and general repair work that can be completed safely and effectively without additional crewing and for which the Crew Foreman is trained and qualified.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks and assist in troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Direct and instruct operators in the proper performance of routine operator maintenance and equipment care.
• Oversee the progress and completion of scheduled maintenance tasks to ensure work is completed safely, correctly, and in a timely manner.
• Works with the Maintenance Manager and Department Manager to prioritize maintenance projects and address equipment issues that may impact production.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and determine when additional technical support is required. Contact and coordinate with Packaging Maintenance Technicians when a repair or equipment issue exceeds normal maintenance requirements or the Crew Foreman's training and qualifications.
• Serve as a key resource during changeovers, equipment startups, and production issues to minimize downtime and maintain production output.
• Monitor equipment and production performance and take appropriate action to minimize downtime and improve production efficiency.
• Maintain local tool room inventory and ensure tools and equipment are properly secured, maintained, and available for use.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance and repair work performed to support proper cost assignment and maintenance records.
• Ensure all production and maintenance activities are performed in compliance with company safety rules, GMPs, HACCP/HARPC requirements, and other applicable policies and regulations.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Education
High school diploma or GED is preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Must possess the ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, maintenance requests, and other technical documentation. Must be able to communicate clearly in written and verbal form, perform basic mathematical calculations, and work accurately with decimals, fractions, angles, measurements, and ratios. Must be proficient in using computers in a Windows® environment and be able to learn and utilize company-specific software or production systems.
The Crew Foreman must have the ability to troubleshoot equipment, understand basic mechanical and electrical systems, perform or direct routine maintenance activities, and provide guidance to operators and crew members regarding equipment operation and maintenance.
Previous Experience: 2 - 5 years of related work experience or documented vocational training required.
Supervision Required: Works under the general supervision the Specialty Plant Manager
Skills Required
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and effectively communicate with employees, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and other departments. Must be able to read and interpret equipment manuals, diagrams, work orders, and maintenance documentation.
Must have a working knowledge of rice processing equipment, conveying systems, spouting, and packaging equipment. Must understand the flow of rice from processing through conveying, storage, and packaging and how equipment performance, product flow, line speeds, downtime, changeovers, and material availability affect production output and efficiency.
Must possess mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance skills necessary to perform routine maintenance and general repairs within the scope of the Crew Foreman's training and qualifications. Must be able to recognize equipment conditions that require additional technical support and determine when a Packaging Maintenance Technician or other qualified maintenance personnel is needed.
Must be proficient in equipment setup and changeover procedures and understand the importance of accurate setup to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production. Must be cross-trained and capable of performing required Specialty Plant operations, including forklift operation, cycle counting, material handling, and other production and warehouse duties.
Must be able to recognize and respond to conditions that may affect equipment performance, product quality, food safety, production efficiency, or employee safety. Must be able to communicate issues effectively and take appropriate action to minimize downtime and maintain production output.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), work in confined or close spaces and dusty environments, work at heights of 100 feet or more both indoors and outdoors, climb stairs and ladders, and safely lift or move materials weighing up to 100 pounds. Basic sheet metal fabrication skills are preferred.
Company Benefits and Incentives
• Medical insurance with low premiums
• Free dental with medical insurance enrollment
• Vision insurance with low premiums
• Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings
• Voluntary term life (rates depends on the age and salary of the employee)
• Long term disability
• Free short-term disability
• Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents
• Critical illness insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with company match 4% of an employee’s 5%
• Paid training programs.
PTO & Paid Holidays
Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
