Operations Team Lead 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Manufacturing Engineer
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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: $31.18/hr - $36.80/hr
Hours: 5:30am to 3:30pm, Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands).
- Coach Members to deliver continuous improvement in the areas of safety, food safety/quality, cost of goods manufactured, customer service, Member development and BPTW.
- Learn and understand the Cook in Bag Operations of Meadowside; train and coach Members on the process and provide rotation and break support to Members. Responsible for the performance, productivity and efficient utilization of resources.
- Create an environment that ensures Member involvement and implementation of programs, ideas, and guidelines that ensure fairness to all Members and improve Member morale and work life.
- Ensure appropriate Coaches/Members are kept informed of all problems, issues, and events that could affect safety, food safety/quality, cost, customer service, Member development and BPTW.
- Ensure a safe, helpful, Team atmosphere, which promotes continuous improvement among team Members.
- Participate/facilitate in daily Tailgate meetings
- Participate in projects
- Be responsible for the crewing and scheduling of members as well as verifying timecards for accuracy
- Responsible for full Cook in Bag line, including stuffing, ovens, and packaging
- Lead other areas on campus when necessary.
- A minimum 3 years of proven leadership ability and knowledge
- Work experiences that demonstrate the Johnsonville culture of Humble Candor, Collaborative Team Work, Learning Agility, and Personal Commitment.
- Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance (safety, HACCP, GMP and USDA).
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Demonstrated desire to learn, grow and take on increasing responsibility.
- Demonstrate experience in providing positive feedback and coaching Members on performance improvement and Member Development. Proven experience holding others accountable to performance expectations.
- A minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably in USDA facilities is preferred.
- Must be able to communicate and demonstrate teamwork performance to maintain World Class Results.
- Create a Personal Development Commitment (PDC) to help you achieve future development goals.
- Experience scheduling Members to meet production and the Member’s needs preferred
- Experience performing annual Member performance reviews preferred
- Ability to properly use computer programs such as SAP, Excel, Access, Kronos, etc.
- Demonstrate experience setting KPI goals and reporting out on KPI results.
- Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.
- Must be at least 18 years old
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.
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