Operations Team Lead 1st Shift

Johnsonville, LLC.; Sheboygan, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Disability and life insurance

Fertility and adoption assistance

Paid time off

Onsite fitness center

Onsite medical clinic

Job summary

Johnsonville, LLC. in Sheboygan, WI seeks a hands-on leader for our Cook in Bag operations. You will coach a team across safety, quality and productivity, ensure line readiness, and train Members in Meadowside Cook in Bag operations.

This role emphasizes continuous improvement and accountability, with a focus on teamwork and timely production. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing, familiarity with SAP/Excel/Kronos, and a proven ability to drive

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of proven leadership ability and knowledge.
• Proficiency in English and strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of safety, HACCP, GMP and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Experience providing feedback and coaching to Members on performance and development.
• Ability to schedule Members to meet production needs and manage timecards.
• Experience using SAP, Excel, Kronos or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach team members to deliver continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Train and rotate Members in Cook in Bag Operations and ensure smooth line throughput.
• Foster a fair, collaborative environment that improves morale and work life for Members.
• Communicate issues affecting safety, quality, or productivity to Coaches and Members.
• Support daily Tailgate meetings and participate in campus projects as needed.
• Schedule crewing and verify timecards; manage full Cook in Bag line operations.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Coaching & development

Tools

SAP

Excel

Access

Kronos

Job description

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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.

Position Overview

Pay Range: $31.18/hr - $36.80/hr
Hours: 5:30am to 3:30pm, Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands).

Responsibilities

• Coach Members to deliver continuous improvement in the areas of safety, food safety/quality, cost of goods manufactured, customer service, Member development and BPTW.
• Learn and understand the Cook in Bag Operations of Meadowside; train and coach Members on the process and provide rotation and break support to Members. Responsible for the performance, productivity and efficient utilization of resources.
• Create an environment that ensures Member involvement and implementation of programs, ideas, and guidelines that ensure fairness to all Members and improve Member morale and work life.
• Ensure appropriate Coaches/Members are kept informed of all problems, issues, and events that could affect safety, food safety/quality, cost, customer service, Member development and BPTW.
• Ensure a safe, helpful, Team atmosphere, which promotes continuous improvement among team Members.
• Participate/facilitate in daily Tailgate meetings
• Participate in projects
• Be responsible for the crewing and scheduling of members as well as verifying timecards for accuracy
• Responsible for full Cook in Bag line, including stuffing, ovens, and packaging
• Lead other areas on campus when necessary.

Experience

• A minimum 3 years of proven leadership ability and knowledge

Skills

• Work experiences that demonstrate the Johnsonville culture of Humble Candor, Collaborative Team Work, Learning Agility, and Personal Commitment.
• Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance (safety, HACCP, GMP and USDA).
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated desire to learn, grow and take on increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrate experience in providing positive feedback and coaching Members on performance improvement and Member Development. Proven experience holding others accountable to performance expectations.
• A minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably in USDA facilities is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate and demonstrate teamwork performance to maintain World Class Results.
• Create a Personal Development Commitment (PDC) to help you achieve future development goals.
• Experience scheduling Members to meet production and the Member’s needs preferred
• Experience performing annual Member performance reviews preferred
• Ability to properly use computer programs such as SAP, Excel, Access, Kronos, etc.
• Demonstrate experience setting KPI goals and reporting out on KPI results.
• Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old

Benefits and Compensation

Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. 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, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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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 4,000+ 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!

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.

Our culture, called the Johnsonville Way, guides the way we behave, operate and treat one another. We truly believe that here at Johnsonville, we have a moral responsibility to create and maintain an environment that requires each Member to fully develop their God-given talents and help others to do the same. We achieve this by living the Johnsonville Way.

Our owner is famous for saying that, "Other companies use their people to build a business, but at Johnsonville, we use the business to build our people." We are proud to offer endless opportunities for continued learning and growth here at Johnsonville.

Nearest Major Market: Sheboygan
Nearest Secondary Market: Green Bay

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.