Finished Goods Assistant Team Leader 2nd shift - Line 2

Johnsonville; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company is seeking a Finished Goods Assistant Team Leader for the 2nd shift in Watertown, WI. This role involves supporting team operations, ensuring safety and quality standards, and coaching team members. Competitive pay and benefits are available, including a potential for bonuses and growth opportunities.

Benefits

401k with company match

Profit sharing

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in leadership/supervision.
• Machine Operator background preferred.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Support the assigned Production Line team in safety, quality, and cost.
• Coach and monitor performance and development of team members.
• Lead daily team meetings and performance appraisals.

Skills

Basic Mechanical skills

Prioritization skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Desire to learn and grow

Education

High School Diploma Preferred

Associates Degree Preferred

Job description

Finished Goods Assistant Team Leader 2nd shift - Line 2

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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.

Johnsonville, LLC

2nd Shift Finished Goods Line Assistant Team Leader - Line 2

Starting Hourly Rate: $24.84 plus shift premium. Skill block completion will increase hourly rate.

Pay Range: $24.84 - $27.32 per hour; plus an additional $0.75/hour after skill blocks are completed.

Hours: 1:00pm - 11:30pm (Overtime as production demands including weekends)

Position Overview

The Finished Goods Assistant Team Leader will work closely with the Team Lead to motivate and engage the team to achieve the team’s goals, improve individual skills, and enhance teamwork. The Assistant Team Lead will ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements, as well as establish and sustain effective relationships with all Members in order to foster an environment where innovation, cooperation and ownership are used to solve problems. Your contribution will ensure that Johnsonville products are of the highest quality and meet our defined standards of safety. You’ll learn about a variety of line processes, expanding your existing knowledge for application into the business of making sausage. There is unlimited opportunity for growth as you become an active contributor to the Finished Goods Line Team and assist your team in the quest for continual improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and learn different machines/positions on the line which may include:
• Labeler
• Wrapping Machine operator
• Case packing operator
• Quality Enhancement Specialist
• Casings
• Meat Delivery
• Stuffing operator
• Traying
• Line Support
• Proper set up and teardown of equipment
• Accurately perform SAP transactions in regards to job duties
• Take ownership for your personal safety and the safety of all Members working around you
  
  

In Addition To An Operator Position On The Line, The Assistant Team Leader Has The Opportunity To Work With The Team Lead To

• Support the assigned Production Line team in the areas of safety, quality, and cost
• Be a safety champion and address issues with safety immediately
• Evaluate and coordinate training needs and efforts of production team members required for the current production processes, including quality and safety training
• Evaluate daily staffing needs of the line against the production schedule to maintain budgeted resources and to maximize line output
• Coach and monitor the performance and development of team members, providing feedback and documenting results through performance appraisals
• Lead the disciplinary process when necessary
• Lead daily team meetings
• Complete daily performance reports and shift paperwork
• Effectively communicate information to members and coaches
• Lead process improvement initiatives on the line
• Be a role model to all members
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma Preferred
• Associates Degree Preferred
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in leadership/supervision
• Proven experience in leadership/supervision of others
• Machine Operator background preferred
• Ability to obtain forklift certification and maintain a good safety record if job duties require a forklift
• SAP experience preferred but not required
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• Basic Mechanical skills /aptitude necessary for equipment set up and operation
• In depth knowledge of equipment functions and the ability to assist in troubleshooting
• Ability to read and understand a production schedule
• Identify and resolve potential problems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible by adjusting priorities
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Must have desire to learn and grow and share information with fellow Members
• Willingness to continuously improve performance and job knowledge
• Excellent prioritization skills
• Must have a very keen eye for visual inspection purposes and a strong attention to detail as it relates to product quality
• Excellent attendance and performance record
• Proactive team player, dependable and detail oriented
• Must be able to identify Critical Control Points (CCPs) and maintain all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Must be able to read/write and complete production documentation accurately
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• The ability to spend time on other shifts for training when required
• Bi-Lingual knowledge of Spanish and English preferred
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to hand grip up to 50 lbs, and lift/carry/push/pull up to 30 lbs
• Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
• Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift
• Willingness to work in cold conditions
  
  

Other Requirements

External Candidates Only: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check

Date: June 12, 2025

Location: Watertown, WI

Member Status: Full Time, Hourly

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 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 online only at: careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Food Production

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