Deboning Team Lead: Drive Safety, Growth & Team Excellence

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC; Holton (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC seeks a Deboning Assistant Team Lead to guide and support the boning department in Holton, KS. You’ll drive productivity, coach team members, and ensure safety, quality, and sanitation standards are met.

The role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, and cross-training to develop capabilities and teamwork across shifts in a dynamic meat processing facility.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role preferred
• 2 years of deboning experience preferred
• Bi-Lingual knowledge of Spanish and English preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching Members of the boning department team to deliver continuous improvement in safety, food safety, quality, and productivity
• Be responsible for the performance, productivity and efficient utilization of resources
• Complete production-related paperwork and work orders
• Create an environment that ensures Member involvement and implementation of programs, ideas, and guidelines
• Interact with the USDA and suppliers
• Encourage cross training and Member growth through Skill Blocks
• Lead effective, daily team meetings and champion the Safety program
• Evaluate, coach and guide Members in need of development and lead a progressive disciplinary process
• Ensure completion of daily production performance reports and shift paperwork
• Foster Member engagement through communication of information to Members
• Be able to create and promote a team environment, coach through conflict, and resolve issues
• Fill in for the Boning Department Team Lead while they are on PTO or cross training

Skills

Bi-Lingual

Coaching

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Flexibility

Innovation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC seeks a Deboning Assistant Team Lead to guide and support the boning department in Holton, KS. You’ll drive productivity, coach team members, and ensure safety, quality, and sanitation standards are met.

The role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, and cross-training to develop capabilities and teamwork across shifts in a dynamic meat processing facility.