Production Team Leader

Campbell Soup Company; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health and dental benefits

Wellness benefits

On-site fitness facilities

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company in Napoleon, OH seeks an experienced manufacturing supervisor to lead a 40-60 member team focused on safety, quality, schedule attainment, sanitation and cost performance.

You will coach and develop team members, coordinate health and safety training, and work with quality, maintenance and HR to address issues. The role requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration across shifts.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (technical discipline preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 2+ yrs working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a union manufacturing environment preferred.
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing setting is desirable.
• Technical competence to learn manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work areas are hazard-free; coach safe behaviors; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure safe food handling and quality specifications are met.
• Improve line capabilities and reduce changeover time; track performance daily.
• Manage crewing and labor costs; verify time/attendance (Kronos knowledge is a plus).
• Perform other duties to support team engagement and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Safety adherence

Coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Kronos

Education

Associate degree (technical)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Kronos

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.Why Campbell’s…Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.General Summary:Modeling Campbell Leadership Expectations, leads a work team (40 - 60 members) who is responsible for safety, quality, schedule attainment, sanitation and cost performance. Leads team meetings and removes barriers to improve team performance. Engages team members in operational improvement initiatives through facilitation and coaching. Coordinates and delivers training related to health and safety and food safety. Maintains positive employee relations and proactively investigates issues/grievances. Ensures that team members are trained to safely perform job tasks.Principal Accountabilities:20% - Ensures that employee work areas are free from hazards. Coaches team members on safe behaviors. Investigates and implements corrective actions to address near misses or incidents. Coordinates and implements team safety, quality and technical training (including total productive manufacturing tools). 30% - Ensures that safe food handling procedures are followed and that product meets established quality specifications. 30% - Achieve operational efficiencies. Work to improve line capabilities, reduce changeover time, etc. Accurately tracks own team's performance on a daily basis. Communicates with outgoing & incoming shift leaders regarding operational performance. 10% - Manages crewing and labor costs. Ensure that time and attendance reporting is accurate - Kronos knowledge is a plus. 10% - Other duties as needed or assigned to address team member engagement, operational performance, etc.Minimum RequirementsAssociates Degree (technical discipline preferred) or equivalent experience.2+ yrs working in a manufacturing environmentExperience working in a union manufacturing environment preferredSome previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment desired.Technical competence to learn manufacturing processesWorking knowledge of computers, including MS Office applications (Kronos knowledge is a plus.)Willingness to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidaysAbility to effectively work cross-functionally with groups such as quality, maintenance, human resources, etc.Demonstrated leadership skills including verbal & written communications, coaching, team building, addressing conflict, providing recognition and addressing performance issues within the team.Compensation and Benefits:The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between$60,200-$82,800Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.