Production Team Leader - 1st Shift

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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** Team Leader*
* ** Position Snapshot*
* Nestle USA-Pizza Division in Little Chute, WI is hiring 1st shift Team Leader positions. The team leader position is a working role that provides day-to-day tactical on the floor leadership. It is a developmental role with a path to Production Supervisor and/or functional leadership roles. It is an opportunity to learn our processes and procedures while developing your skills and abilities to lead and manage others.

+ 1st shift is from 5:00am-5:00pm

+ Starting rate of pay $34.24 per hour

+ 12 hour shifts

+ 2/2/3 Schedule

+ Comprehensive Benefits Package after 30 days of employment

** Position Summary*
* This position is responsible for setting an example for safety, product quality and line performance and providing coaching for success.  The actions and reactions of this role are what set the daily tone, culture, and vibe through their own daily actions and reactions.  Walking the walk when it comes to the safety of our people, products, consumers and environment.

+ Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), performance of sanitation audits, food safety checks, and product quality checks conducted according to policies. Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors

+ Facilitate handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members and Production Management.

** What will make you successful*
* To be successful as a team leader:

+ Leadership behaviors

+ Food manufacturing with production floor experience preferred

+ Continuous Improvement environment/Lean manufacturing or TPM preferred

Skills:

+ Ability to maintain a safe working environment through proper housekeeping and safety practices.

+ Ability to adjust communication style to multiple audiences.

+ Communicate issues, ideas, feedback, and information in a timely manner to ensure people have the right information to perform their role successfully.

+ Excellent people skills - maintain a positive attitude and ability to motivate people, specifically coaching individuals for performance and providing appropriate support.

+ Confidence in own capabilities and judgment. Must be willing to face challenging situations. Developed ability to build personal relationships based on trust, mutual respect and open communication.

** Benefits:*
* As part of the Nestle team you will receive

- 401 (k) Plan

- Adoption Assistance

- Auto & Home Insurance

-Dental Insurance

- Dependent Scholarships

- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Programs
- Educational Assistance
- Gym Discounts
- Health Rewards / Rally
- Legal Services
- Maternity Support

- Medical Insurance

- NESPRESSO Discounts

- Nestle Nutrition Store Discounts

- Parental Support Policy

- Pet Insurance

- Prescription Coverage

- Ready Refresh-Home Delivery of Nestle Waters products at a Discount

- Real Recognition Points

- Tobacco Cessation Resources

- Vehicle Purchase / Lease Discounts

- Vision Insurance

- Wellness Coaching

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

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