Team Lead 1st Shift

Johnsonville • Sheboygan Falls, WI

1d • $30 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Our manufacturing members are the heart of our organization. Members of our manufacturing team, which includes machine operators, packaging, shipping and more, take pride in ensuring we produce only the highest-quality, most consistent products for our customers and consumers. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, processes, communities and each other better.Position OverviewPay Range: $30.13/hr – $35.56/hr Hours: 5:30am – 3:00pm, Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands)
The team lead will perform as a proactive “change agent” in the manufacturing facility and provide support and direction to members of a work team.  The Team Leader will be expected to lead, motivate, and facilitate learning for members to achieve production results, improve individual skills, and enhance teamwork; ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation requirements; function as a technical and business resource in areas of responsibility; work towards continuous improvements in performance measures by leading actions for assigned areas; and establish and sustain effective relationships with all members and departments in order to foster an environment where innovation, cooperation and ownership are used to solve problems.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in leadership/supervision preferred
• Demonstrated communication and listening skills and ability
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve effectively and efficiently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead by example and also involve others in the decision-making process (team player)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible by adjusting priorities
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Act as a “change agent”
• Ability to innovate
• Willingness to work extended hours including weekends
• Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of a secondary language preferred, but not required
• Prior experience in a variety of SAP transactions and processes preferred

Responsibilities

• Effectively lead the assigned areas in the areas of safety, quality and performance. Initial areas of responsibility include production
• Evaluate and coordinate training needs and efforts of the assigned team for the current production processes and integrate quality and safety training standards
• Evaluate staffing needs of lines and maintain budgeted resources to maximize line output
• Coach and guide team members in need of development and lead the disciplinary process by determining what, if any, discipline is needed
• Daily scheduling and effective resource allocation
• Monitor the performance of team members, providing feedback and documenting results through performance appraisals
• Effectively manage member relations with the team and co-workers
• Effectively conduct team meetings
• Complete daily performance reports and shift paperwork in a timely and accurate manner
• Effectively communicate information to members
• Lead process improvement initiatives in assigned areas of responsibility
• Monitor progress of team in 4 critical success areas (safety, quality, cost and service)
• Develop and execute improvement plans in all four critical success areas
• Be able to create and promote a team environment, manage conflict, and resolve current issues
• Be a role model to all members
• Effectively manage all aspects of safety in all areas; address issues with safety immediately, and be a safety champion
• Work with outside contractors on small to medium sized projects

Benefits

• Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match.
• Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance.
• Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic!
• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed