Team Lead: 2nd Shift

Butterball Farms • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Join a Mission That Matters – Enrich Lives with Butterball® Farms At Butterball® Farms , we’re more than a world-class food manufacturer — we’re a company on a mission: to Enrich Lives . For over 60 years, we’ve proudly partnered with the world’s premier food brands to deliver innovative, value-added butter products. But our impact goes far beyond the food industry. Recognized globally for our excellence and named one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies , we invest deeply in our people, our communities, and our future. From fostering innovation and personal growth to supporting local neighborhoods, we believe success starts with a strong, supportive workplace. When you join Butterball® Farms, you’re joining a team that values growth, innovation, and making a difference — together.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Good eye-hand coordination
• Computer literacy, preferably with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Strong ability to manage and adapt in changing situations
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, training, and developing others
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively lead a diverse team
• Ability to train, mentor, and encourage team members’ growth
• Troubleshooting abilities and analytical skills to improve line efficiency
• Skilled in addressing and resolving personnel and peer conflicts
• Knowledge of quality control standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and workplace safety practices
• Comfortable using Microsoft software and production systems
• Ability to remain effective under changing conditions and requirements

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability preferred, but not required.
• Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, supervise, and develop production team members.
• Coordinate daily operations including startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Oversee production line activities: work assignments, employee rotations, training, vacation coverage, breaks, overtime assignments, and back-up scheduling.
• Partner with HR to support staffing needs, including interviewing and selecting candidates.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Maintain responsibility for quality control standards.
• Communicate effectively with other Team Leaders, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, HR, and management.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of shift paperwork into systems.
• Lead or participate in waste and cost reduction initiatives.
• Achieve production goals and meet deadlines.
• Handle conflict resolution and apply disciplinary action when necessary.
• Enforce company policies, safety practices, and food safety/GMP guidelines.
• Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Provide production support when required.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement
• Innovative & Inclusive Culture
• Shift Premiums
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to The Source
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care, and Accident Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED