Packaging Team Lead - 1st Shift

Emmi Roth; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Emmi Roth, a leader in specialty cheeses, seeks a working lead to provide first-level leadership in the Packaging/Prep department. You will guide crews, ensure safety and quality, and perform line work as needed.

You will train staff, manage schedules, and coordinate with supervisors to meet weekly targets while adhering to ERU food safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing; food industry preferred.
• Knowledge of cheesemaking and packaging processes is helpful.
• Proficient with basic computer skills (email, word processing, spreadsheets).
• Experience with ERP system (JDE) preferred.
• Able to multi-task and stay organized under pressure.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily schedule attainment and adjust to meet targets.
• Communicate schedules to team and manage rotations.
• Make first level personnel decisions based on equipment constraints.
• Back up Production Supervisor and lead staff meetings.
• Be the first contact for team concerns related to production.
• Motivate and engage teams across two departments.
• Train Packaging/Prep team members during onboarding.
• Complete JD Edwards entries and product cycle counts.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and act.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and escalate as needed.
• Follow ERU food safety policies and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Manufacturing experience

Cheesemaking knowledge

ERP (JDE) experience

Computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Team supervision

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

At Emmi Roth, we’re passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry.

Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we’d love for you to be a part of our journey!

Summary

Provide first level leadership in the department ensuring crews have sufficient tools and direction to achieve weekly results. Identify deficiencies and work with Supervisor to initiate corrective measures. Assist in training the workforce to maintain safety and quality standards. This position is a working lead also performing the tasks of a Pack & Prep team member.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor daily schedule attainment and make adjustments necessary to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Communicate daily schedule to team members and ensure work rotations are followed.
• Make first level decisions on movement of personnel, adjust schedules based on equipment constraints, enforcement of policy
• Act as the backup to the Production Supervisor, which includes leading staff meetings and attending department meetings when needed.
• Act as the first point of contact for team members concerns and questions related to production and employee issues.
• Motivate and engage team members across two departments and multiple rooms to achieve daily and weekly targets.
• Resolve minor employee conflicts professionally and respectfully; elevate issues to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Train and guide Packaging/Prep Team Members through the onboarding process.
• Complete JD Edwards system entry and product cycle counts
• Complete department specific tasks and paperwork
• Make recommendations for continuous improvement and initiate actions
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and elevate to maintenance if not able to resolve
• Report any and all injuries to the department supervisor at the time of injury. May assist in completing the first report of injury with the team member
• Work on the line to pack & prep cheese on an as needed basis
• Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills, Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to motivate and engage team members to achieve results
• 1-2 years’ experience within manufacturing environment; food industry preferred
• Process flow knowledge of cheesemaking and packaging helpful
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
• Good computer skills including e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Experience with ERP system, JDE preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with constructive discussions with both positive and negative situations
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure
• History of good attendance
• Good organization, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• May be required to work overtime if deemed necessary with occasional weekend work.
• Ability to work with limited supervision

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short term/Long term disability
• Volunteer time off (VTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet insurance

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