3rd Shift Team Leader

Johnsonville•Town of New Denmark, WI

About The Position

Provides technical direction and assistance in the Sleeving, Stuffing, Rapid Pak packaging, Case Pack, Production Staging, and Palletizing areas to support safe, efficient production and sanitation. The position maintains compliance with safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP, and USDA requirements. The role indirectly oversees the Rapid Pak Operators, Palletizers, Vat Washers, and Production Line Workers assigned to the shift, but has no direct supervisory responsibilities. It helps coordinate temporary staffing, shift communications, production and equipment performance, supply usage, product quality, sanitation, and safety. The role also supports Lean Manufacturing initiatives and provides production assistance as needed.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is normally required.
A minimum of 3 years' experience in an Operator role in the company is normally required.
Effective interpersonal communication skills, including strong verbal and written communication.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before small groups.
Ability to listen well and promote open communication and problem solving.
Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong math skills, including performing calculations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; calculating proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; and creating and interpreting bar graphs and data charts.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Strong communication skills and an interest in teaching and developing people.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and time demands in a deadline-intensive environment.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Must be eligible to work in the country where the job is located without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience.
Previous work experience in a USDA-regulated food manufacturing environment.
Thorough understanding of the QX extrusion system and cook-in-package process.
Previous experience using MAS500 or related integrated ERP manufacturing software systems.

Responsibilities

Assist the Facilitator in identifying weekly temporary-worker staffing needs based on the production schedule and communicate those needs to Human Resources.
Enter new temporary workers in the hours-tracking database and instruct them in its use.
Greet temporary workers and communicate their assigned jobs at the start of the shift.
Assist the Facilitator with pre-shift communication meetings.
Facilitate production activities to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Verify equipment setup against established Operational Parameters.
Assist with equipment operation and daily maintenance, and support Operators with machine and equipment adjustments to optimize performance.
Perform production duties as needed during the shift.
Work with Maintenance personnel, operators, and production partners to resolve equipment problems.
Ensure production supplies are available for the shift, and control and record usage and inventory of film, labels, and boxes.
Monitor product quality and record hourly waste and #1 and #2 product performance results; report problems and work with operators to resolve them promptly.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and performance issues in packaging and boxing areas.
Communicate information to and from the Stuffing Room, Quality Assurance, and Expediting personnel.
Keep management informed about equipment performance, product quality, and safety or food safety issues and concerns.
Ensure ongoing compliance with Salm Partners and USDA sanitation and food safety requirements.
Monitor and maintain sanitary conditions in production areas; direct and assist with daily sanitation and shift Master Sanitation activities.
Communicate major production issues promptly to the Facilitator and/or Shift Manager.
Provide backup assistance to production shift personnel as needed.
Provide the Facilitator with input and feedback on partner performance.
Promote a positive and supportive work environment.
Follow established safety policies and procedures, promote safety awareness, and identify and resolve potential safety issues.
Ensure department personnel follow Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
Conduct periodic Safety Observation Audits and Lockout/Tag-out audits to verify compliance.
Support the company's Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.