Production Team Leader

Equitable Holdings; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Annual merit increase

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Pension

Paid vacation

Job summary

Hormel Foods is seeking a Team Leader to oversee plant processes on nights, spending most of the time on the production floor to keep schedules on track. Daily and weekly overtime is required.

You will lead and develop a team, ensure resources and staffing meet production needs, and drive safety, quality, cost, and customer service improvements. The role includes six weeks of hands-on training and a six‑month on‑the‑job program.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple tasks at once.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to analyze inventory and efficiencies to develop continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ability to present effectively to groups.
• Must be able to work on your feet and tolerate work in a cold environment.
• Preferred: 1+ year as a shift lead, shift supervisor, assistant manager, etc. OR Associates Degree.

Responsibilities

• Leads team members by managing and executing plant processes.
• Manages team members in attaining production and quality goals.
• Ensures appropriate resources (including materials, equipment, and staffing needs) are available to maintain production schedules.
• Supports continuous improvement processes to ensure that goals in safety, quality, cost, and customer service are met.
• Creates and maintains an engaged and team-oriented work force to improve business results.
• Team Leaders are usually 'on their feet' in the production area about 80% of the shift.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Communication

Prioritization

Inventory analysis

Process improvement

Public speaking

Adaptability

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

This position reports to the Operation Managers of the relative department on nights.

This position will be a process expert spending most of their time on the production floor. More specific scheduling information can be discussed during an interview. Daily and weekly overtime is required.

Responsibilities

• Leads team members by managing and executing plant processes.
• Manages team members in attaining production and quality goals.
• Ensures appropriate resources (including materials, equipment, and staffing needs) are available to maintain production schedules.
• Supports continuous improvement processes to ensure that goals in safety, quality, cost, and customer service are met.
• Creates and maintains an engaged and team-oriented work force to improve business results.
• Team Leaders are usually "on their feet" in the production area about 80% of the shift.

Qualifications

Required:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple tasks at once.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to analyze inventory and efficiencies to develop continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ability to present effectively to groups.
• Must be able to work on your feet and tolerate work in a cold environment.

Preferred:

• 1+ year as a shift lead, shift supervisor, assistant manager, etc. OR Associates Degree.

Training

• Approximately six weeks are spent in a hands‑on training environment before being assigned to a department.
• Team Leaders attend a virtual Inspired Hires orientation. This will include presentations by different divisions to increase product knowledge, company knowledge, and leadership skills.
• 6-month operational training program while on the job.

Shift

• Most Team Leaders begin their career on second or third shift.
• Extended hours may be needed - including weekends.

Benefits

Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive wages, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock purchase plan, pension, paid vacation.

Job Type

Full-time

Work Location

In person