Team Lead - Cheesemaker - 2nd Shift

This position will initially work first shift, consisting of four 10‑hour shifts, Monday–Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Beginning in Summer 2026, the schedule is expected to transition to the permanent hours of second‑shift, with the same four 10‑hour schedule, Monday–Thursday from 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Please note that this plan may evolve as we continue to grow and adapt the Chilton start‑up location.

• Pay Starting at $30.25/hour
• Pay Premium: $3.00 per hour for night shift hours (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
• $1,500 sign‑on bonus

Grande operates under a High‑Performance Work Team (HPWT) model; an associate‑led approach focused on continuous growth, collaboration, and operational excellence. Through our Skill Block system, associates are placed and progress based on their demonstrated knowledge and abilities, with clear pathways for advancement offering opportunity to grow your skills and responsibilities as you develop within the team.

Grande is now hiring for our brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art facility located in Chilton; an exciting opportunity to be part of building something from the ground up! We are seeking a motivated, hands‑on Team Lead to join our cheese manufacturing team on second shift. In this role, you will lead and support production associates while ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations across production, processing, and distribution.

You’ll coordinate daily activities, provide real‑time direction and coaching, and drive performance by maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement. This position is key to fostering a collaborative, results‑driven environment while ensuring all products meet Grande’s standards and regulatory requirements.

As a Team Lead you’ll be actively involved in all aspects of production, from operating and troubleshooting equipment to performing critical processes, quality testing, and sanitation. You will train and mentor team members, contribute to process improvements, and partner with operations and engineering to enhance efficiency and performance.
Candidates must hold a valid Pasteurizer and Cheesemaker license. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellence every day.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Cheesemaker’s license
• Experience in dairy manufacturing required, typically a minimum of three (3) years to obtain the required skills
• Must be able to demonstrate thorough understanding of required processes and have the ability to independently anticipate and make decisions
• Leadership skills including the ability to effectively speak, present information, respond to questions, and train & mentor others
• Training and/or experience with conflict management, delegation, multi‑tasking, and decision making
• Ability to comprehend technical instructions/policies/procedures in written, verbal, or diagram form
• Strong math, reading, and writing skills

• 2‑Year Associate Degree preferred

This role requires the ability to regularly lift and move objects weighing between 20–50 lbs, as well as frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, and exposure to vibration. The work environment may involve exposure to extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), high humidity, and loud machinery.

• Low‑cost onsite clinics
• Free onsite fitness center
• Free healthy snacks throughout the facility
• Health and wellness reimbursement program
• Brand new, state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility

Equal Opportunity Employer

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