Operations Team Lead 2nd Shift

Johnsonville•Sheboygan Falls, WI

3d•$31 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Team Lead works in the Meadowside manufacturing facility as a proactive change agent, providing support and direction to a work team. The role leads, motivates, and facilitates learning so team members can achieve production results, improve skills, and strengthen teamwork. The Team Lead ensures compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation requirements; serves as a technical and business resource; leads continuous improvement actions for assigned areas; and builds effective relationships across teams and departments to foster innovation, cooperation, and ownership in problem-solving. The position focuses on Packaging, Ovens, and Front-of-Line (Raw) operations, as well as inbound and outbound material handling. The Team Lead coaches members, supports production performance and efficient resource use, participates in daily GRILL and Tier 2 shift hand-off meetings and projects, and is responsible for member crewing, scheduling, and accurate timecard verification. The role is based at the Meadowside facility and is scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required as production demands. The listed pay range is $31.18–$36.80 per hour, plus a $1.50 shift premium; exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Requirements

At least 3 years of proven leadership ability and knowledge.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team-based environment.
Work experience demonstrating Johnsonville’s Core Values: Integrity, Innovation, Appreciation, Humility, Respect, Caring, Ownership, Trust, and Candor.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated desire to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility.
Experience providing positive feedback and coaching members on performance improvement and member development.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability and openness to work in other production lines or rooms when the assigned line is not running production.
Ability to document job responsibilities and contribute to maintaining work instructions.
Ability to obtain a forklift license and maintain a safe driving record.
Ability to work independently and multitask.
Basic computer skills.
A keen eye for visual inspection.
Ability to read and understand a production schedule.
Must be proficient in English based on business necessity.
Must pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen, physical, and background check.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be eligible to work in the job’s country without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably in USDA facilities (stated as preferred).
Knowledge of regulatory compliance, including safety, HACCP, GMP, and USDA (stated as preferred).

Responsibilities

Coach Packaging, Ovens, and Front-of-Line (Raw) members to improve safety, food safety and quality, cost of goods manufactured, customer service, member development, and BPTW.
Learn inbound and outbound material-handling processes at Meadowside and train and coach members on those processes.
Be responsible for performance, productivity, and efficient utilization of resources.
Create an environment that supports member involvement and implementation of programs, ideas, and guidelines that promote fairness and improve morale and work life.
Keep appropriate coaches and members informed of problems, issues, and events that could affect safety, food safety and quality, cost, customer service, member development, and BPTW.
Promote a safe, helpful team atmosphere and continuous improvement among team members.
Participate in or facilitate daily GRILL meetings and Tier 2 shift hand-off meetings.
Participate in projects.
Manage member crewing and scheduling and verify timecards for accuracy.
Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Document job responsibilities and participate in writing and maintaining Standard Work Instructions and Leader Standard Work.