Production Team Leader

Campbell Soup Company; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

On-site fitness center (WHQ)

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company seeks a seasoned manufacturing leader to head a work team of 40–60 associates, driving safety, quality, schedule adherence and cost performance. You will coach, mentor and escalate issues, while coordinating health and safety and food safety training to sustain high standards.

You will foster positive employee relations, investigate concerns, and ensure teams are trained to perform tasks safely, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (technical discipline preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 2+ yrs working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment preferred.
• Some previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment desired.
• Technical competence to learn manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of computers, including MS Office applications (Kronos knowledge is a plus.)
• Willingness to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety, quality, schedule attainment, sanitation and cost performance for the team.
• Leads team meetings and removes barriers to improve team performance.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety training

Education

Associate degree (technical)

Tools

Kronos

MS Office

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 Requirements

• Associates Degree (technical discipline preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 2+ yrs working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment preferred
• Some previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment desired.
• Technical competence to learn manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of computers, including MS Office applications (Kronos knowledge is a plus.)
• Willingness to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability 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-$82,800 Individual 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

We’re proud to be a purpose-driven company, connecting people through food they love.