Burke - Team Leader

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Nevada, IA

5d•$70,000 - $82,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Leader at Burke Corporation’s plant in Nevada, Iowa, manages team members and leads and executes plant processes to meet production and quality goals. The role ensures that materials, equipment, and staffing are available to maintain production schedules and supports continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and customer service. The Team Leader also works to build an engaged, team-oriented workforce and improve business results. The role begins with approximately six weeks of hands-on training, virtual new employee orientation, and a six-month on-the-job operational training program. The Team Leader starts on first shift during training and moves to second shift after training is completed. The position requires flexibility for first- and/or second-shift production and may require extended hours, including weekends. Work may take place in environments below 40 degrees and in areas above 60 degrees, with about 80% of the shift spent on one's feet in the production area.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a shift lead, shift supervisor, assistant manager, or similar, or an associate degree.
Proven leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills.
Must not now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to work on one's feet in the production area for about 80% of the shift.
Must be able to work in environments below 40 degrees and in areas above 60 degrees.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute plant processes while managing team members.
Manage team members in achieving production and quality goals.
Ensure materials, equipment, and staffing resources are available to maintain production schedules.
Support continuous improvement processes to meet safety, quality, cost, and customer service goals.
Create and maintain an engaged, team-oriented workforce to improve business results.