At Johnsonville, we use our business to build our people. If you're passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better. Wisconsin-based Johnsonville is the No. 1 national sausage brand enjoyed in 45 countries. Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, our company is 3,000 members strong and remains privately owned today. Come join our family-owned company! Johnsonville, LLC Shipping Team Lead Pay Range: $29.08/hr - $34.32/hr + $2.00 Shift Premium Hours: 9:00pm - 5:30am; Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands) Position Overview 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. Responsibilities:
Effectively lead the assigned areas in the areas of safety, quality and performance. Initial areas of responsibility include Shipping, Receiving, Intec, and Yard Support.
Evaluate and coordinate training needs and efforts of the assigned members required for the current processes and integrate quality and safety training standards
Evaluate staffing needs of each area and maintain budgeted resources to maximize line output
Coach and guide team members in need of development and lead the progressive discipline process by determining what, if any, discipline is needed
Daily scheduling and effective resource allocation
Monitor the performance of team members, providing feedback and documenting results through performance appraisals
Effectively manage member relations
Effectively conduct team meetings
Complete daily performance reports and shift paperwork in a timely and accurate manner
Effectively communicate information to members
Lead process improvement initiatives in assigned areas of responsibility
Monitor progress of team in 4 critical success areas (safety, quality, cost and service)
Develop and execute improvement plans in all four critical success areas
Be able to create and promote a team environment, manage conflict, and resolve current issues
Be a role model to all members
Effectively manage all aspects of safety in all areas; address issues with safety immediately, and be a safety champion
Work with outside contractors on small to medium sized projects
Ability to train on both 1st and 2nd shift for the first 30 days.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year experience as Team Leader or 2 years as Assistant Team Leader required
Prior experience in a variety of SAP transactions and processes preferred
Prior experience in Shipping/Receiving areas
Skills and Competencies:
Demonstrated communication and listening skills and ability
Demonstrated ability to problem solve effectively and efficiently
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to lead by example and also involve others in the decision-making process (team player)
Ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible by adjusting priorities
Act as a "change agent"
Ability to innovate
Willingness to work extended hours including weekends
Other:
Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check
Date: October 25th, 2024 Location: Sheboygan Falls, WI Member Status: Full Time, Hourly Manufacturing Positions Available: 1 Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. 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, onsite medical clinic and tuition reimbursement! About our Company Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself! How to Apply: Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Johnsonville, LLC performs pre-employment, post offer drug screens, physicals and background checks for all external manufacturing candidates. We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. . M/F/Vet/Disability Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses .
