Production Team Leader

This position reports to the Operation Managers of the relative department on nights.

This position will be a process expert spending most of their time on the production floor. More specific scheduling information can be discussed during an interview. Daily and weekly overtime is required.

• Leads team members by managing and executing plant processes.
• Manages team members in attaining production and quality goals.
• Ensures appropriate resources (including materials, equipment, and staffing needs) are available to maintain production schedules.
• Supports continuous improvement processes to ensure that goals in safety, quality, cost, and customer service are met.
• Creates and maintains an engaged and team-oriented work force to improve business results.
• Team Leaders are usually "on their feet" in the production area about 80% of the shift.

Required:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple tasks at once.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to analyze inventory and efficiencies to develop continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ability to present effectively to groups.
• Must be able to work on your feet and tolerate work in a cold environment.

Preferred:

• 1+ year as a shift lead, shift supervisor, assistant manager, etc. OR Associates Degree.

• Approximately six weeks are spent in a hands‑on training environment before being assigned to a department.
• Team Leaders attend a virtual Inspired Hires orientation. This will include presentations by different divisions to increase product knowledge, company knowledge, and leadership skills.
• 6-month operational training program while on the job.

• Most Team Leaders begin their career on second or third shift.
• Extended hours may be needed - including weekends.

Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive wages, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock purchase plan, pension, paid vacation.

Full-time

In person