Equipment Sanitation Technician Backup Assistant Team Lead 3rd Shift

Equipment Sanitation Technician Backup Assistant Team Lead 3rd Shift

Location:

Sheboygan Falls, WI, 53085

Shift: Third Shift |

Employment Type:

Hourly | Full‑time

Position Facility:
Countryside

Producing high‑quality products for our customers and consumers to enjoy starts with immaculate facilities. As a member of Johnsonville’s sanitation team, you’ll ensure all our facilities are cleaned in accordance with strict procedures to meet or exceed our high sanitation and food‑safety standards. Working with chemicals, hoses, lifts and other equipment, you’ll ensure the facilities are ready for the next shift of production.

The Sanitation Assistant Team Leader will act as a proactive change agent in the manufacturing facility and provide support and direction to members of a work team. The leader will lead, motivate, and train members to achieve production results, improve skills, and enhance teamwork; ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation requirements; function as a technical and business resource in system operations and production;

work toward continuous improvements in line performance by leading actions for assigned lines; and build effective relationships to foster innovation and cooperation. The leader will conduct daily sanitation practices, working online with members in the area the leader owns, to ensure equipment is clean and ready for production.

• Effectively lead the team in safety, quality, and performance
• Evaluate and coordinate training needs for sanitation team members
• Evaluate staffing needs of lines and maintain budgeted resources to maximize output
• Coach and guide team members in development and manage disciplinary processes
• Daily scheduling and effective resource allocation
• Monitor team performance, provide feedback and document results through appraisals
• Manage member relations with the team and co‑workers
• Conduct team meetings
• Complete daily performance reports and shift paperwork
• Communicate information to members effectively
• Lead process improvement initiatives
• Develop and execute improvement plans in all critical success areas
• Create and promote a team environment, manage conflict, and resolve issues
• Act as a role model to all members
• Manage all aspects of safety, address issues immediately, and be a safety champion
• Maintain sanitation inventory
• Work closely with chemical suppliers to determine department focus
• Monitor bacteria counts and take corrective actions
• Participate in selection for open positions
• Ensure timely completion of master sanitation schedule
• Work closely with USDA inspectors
• Actively participate in daily sanitation of equipment

• Prior experience in leadership/supervision

• Knowledge of secondary languages preferred
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Effective problem‑solving capability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Team‑player mindset and ability to involve others in decision‑making
• Multitasking ability and flexibility
• Change‑agent attitude
• Innovation mindset
• Regulatory compliance knowledge (safety, USDA, HACCP)
• Basic Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, Lotus Notes skills
• SAP navigation experience
• Working knowledge of sanitation and sanitary design principles
• Decision‑making with limited resources
• Positive, professional attitude

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen, physical, and background check

Members have the potential for a monthly bonus and 401(k) with a company match. Members also have access to medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental leave, and access to a 24/7 onsite fitness center and onsite medical clinic. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Johnsonville is an equal‑opportunity employer, including for veterans and people with disabilities.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.