Operations Team Lead 2nd Shift

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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.

The team leader will perform as a proactive change agent in the manufacturing facility and provide support and direction to members of a work team. The team leader will be expected to lead, motivate, and facilitate learning for members to achieve production results, improve individual skills, and enhance teamwork; ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation requirements; function as a technical and business resource in areas of responsibility;

work towards continuous improvements in performance measures by leading actions for assigned areas; and establish and sustain effective relationships with all members and departments in order to foster an environment where innovation, cooperation and ownership are used to solve problems.

• Coach Packaging, Ovens, and Front-of Line (Raw) 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 inbound/outbound material handling processes in and coach Members on those processes. Be 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 GRILL meetings and Tier 2 (shift hand-off) meetings.
• Participate in projects.
• Be responsible for the crewing and scheduling of members as well as verifying timecards for accuracy

• A minimum 1 - 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably in USDA facilities is preferred
• A minimum 3 years of proven leadership ability and knowledge

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to function in a team-based environment.
• Work experiences that demonstrate the Johnsonville’s Core Values, i.e., Integrity, Innovation, Appreciation, Humility, Respect, Caring, Ownership, Trust, Candor
• Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance (safety, HACCP, GMP, and USDA) preferred
• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability and openness to work in other production line/rooms within the facility when this specific line is not running production
• Proactive team player with strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• Ability to document job responsibilities and be part of writing and maintaining Standard Work Instructions and Leader Standard Work.
• Maintain all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Must be able to obtain a forklift license and keep a safe driving record
• Must be able to work independently and have the ability to multi-task
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must have a very keen eye…