3rd Shift - Food Production Team Lead

Winona Foods; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Winona Foods is hiring a Team Lead for the Green Bay facility (3rd shift, 10:00pm–6:00am). You will guide the line team to ensure safe performance, proper setup, and quality output, while maintaining clean, GMP-compliant operations.

This role reports to the Production Supervisor and requires a high school diploma or equivalent, reliability, and basic computer skills. Responsibilities include directing team members, training, safety adherence, inventory control, and collaboration with Maintenance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with Windows-based computer system and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as sales orders, slips, inventory records, and receiving documents.
• Ability to write standard documentation.
• Ability to effectively present information to other employees in the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to team members including safe job performance, proper line setup, paperwork verification, job responsibilities, work area cleanliness, and quality of production.
• Follow all safety protocols.
• Provide support for line samples and team member training.
• Check-ins for all team members to ensure support and engagement.
• Communicate with Maintenance to provide insight into line breakdowns.
• Assist Supervisor to drive and test process improvements, and train Back-Up Supervisors/Operators as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory control of all packaging materials and finished goods pallets.

Job description

Winona Foods — Imagine the Possibilities!

Locally owned and operated since 1995, Winona Foods is proud to be a growing industry leader in innovative cheese manufacturing, converting, and distribution. We support a wide range of partners — from major dairy manufacturers to industrial and foodservice customers across the country.

If you’re looking for a workplace where people matter, your ideas are valued, and your work makes a real impact on product quality and customer satisfaction, you’ll feel right at home here.

Job Details

• Full-time
• 3rd Shift (10:00pm-6:00am)
• $29.00 per hour (including incentive)
• Department: Production
• Job Location: Green Bay, WI

Summary

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Team Lead works closely with the employees on their respective line to while providing direction to drive overall performance in the department.

Job Duties

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Provide direction to team members including but not limited to:
  • Safe job performance
  • Proper line set-up
  • Paperwork verification
  • Job responsibilities
  • Work area cleanliness
  • Quality of production
• Follow all safety protocols
• Provide support for line samples
• Provide support for team member training
• Check-ins for all team members to ensure support and engagement
• Communicate with Maintenance to provide insight into line breakdowns
• Assist Supervisor to drive and test process improvements
• Train to Back-Up Supervisor on an as-needed basis
• Train to Back-Up Operators on an as-needed basis
• Accurate inventory Control of all packaging materials and finished goods pallets
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Comply with GMP standards as set forth by company
• Sanitation and all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least six months of related experience to become familiar with processes and procedures
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Experience with a Windows-based computer system and Microsoft Office programs is necessary
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as sales orders, slips, inventory records, and receiving documents
• Ability to write standard documentation
• Ability to effectively present information to other employees in the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals

Conditions of Employment

Candidates subject to a pre-employment background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Winona Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these protected characteristics. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process.