Production Team Leader

Hormel Foods; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Merit increase

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Pension

Paid vacation

Job summary

Hormel Foods is seeking a Team Leader to supervise plant processes on the night shift, spending most time on the production floor. You will lead a team, ensure production schedules are met and coordinate resources.

This role requires strong communication, the ability to work on your feet in a cold environment, and a commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement. Training provided; overtime may be required.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Inventory analysis

Presenting to groups

Standing and cold environment

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Overview

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 workforce 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.
• Associate’s 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 and performance reviews
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase plan
• Pension
• Paid vacation