Sanitation Team Lead 3rd Shift

Johnsonville•Sheboygan Falls, WI

5d•$31 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Team Lead works at Johnsonville’s Meadowside facility on the sanitation team, helping ensure facilities are cleaned according to strict procedures and meet or exceed sanitation and food-safety standards. The role involves working with chemicals, hoses, lifts, and other equipment to prepare facilities for the next production shift. The Team Lead acts as a proactive change agent, providing support and direction to team members. The role leads, motivates, and facilitates learning to improve productivity, individual skills, and teamwork; ensures compliance with safety, quality, production, and sanitation requirements; serves as a technical and business resource in system operations; and leads continuous-improvement actions. The position also builds effective relationships with team members to foster innovation, cooperation, and ownership in problem solving. The position is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime as production demands. Pay is $31.18–$36.80 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift premium. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Requirements

Minimum of 1–3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance, including safety, USDA, and HACCP.
Working knowledge of sanitation and sanitary-design principles.
Demonstrated communication and listening skills.
Ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently.
Ability to make decisions with limited resources.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead by example and involve others in decision-making as a team player.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities flexibly.
Ability to act as a change agent and innovate.
Excellent attitude.
Ability to collaborate with internal customers to ensure the sanitation department meets or exceeds their requirements.
Ability and willingness to spend an extended period of time on other shifts.
Must be proficient in English based on business necessity.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen, physical, and background check.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where the job is located without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Coach, lead, and develop a team of members to consistently deliver strong performance.
Coach and model the Johnsonville Way.
Analyze opportunities and plan and execute actions related to safety, quality, people, and productivity initiatives.
Evaluate and coordinate training for team members and integrate quality and safety standards.
Lead, develop, and initiate process-improvement efforts.
Manage performance, productivity, and efficient use of resources.
Champion safety.
Lead PRIDE meetings and serve as a resource for the team.
Manage and maintain sanitation inventory.
Work with chemical suppliers to determine department focus.
Monitor bacteria counts and take appropriate corrective action.
Participate in the selection process for open positions.
Monitor and ensure timely completion of the master sanitation schedule.
Work closely with USDA inspectors.
Participate directly in daily equipment sanitation.
Participate in company sanitary-design efforts.
Ensure facilities are cleaned in accordance with procedures and are ready for the next production shift.