Team Leader-Bayfront

Columbus Manufacturing Corp

Hayward (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 83,000

Full time

6 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Paid vacation
Bonuses

Job summary

Hormel Foods Hayward-based plant operations team seeks a capable Team Leader to guide production for Columbus Craft Meats on the 2nd shift. You will manage personnel, ensure resources, and drive safety, quality, cost, and service goals across a fast-paced manufacturing environment in the United States.

The position requires 1+ year in a shift-lead role or an Associates Degree, with strong leadership, communication and analytical skills to succeed in a dynamic facility.

Qualifications

  • 1+ year as a shift lead, shift supervisor, assistant manager, etc., or an Associates Degree.
  • Proven leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Applicants must not require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions).

Responsibilities

  • Manages team members by leading and executing plant processes.
  • Manages team members in attaining production and quality goals.
  • Ensures resources (materials, equipment, staffing) are available 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

Leadership
Communication
Analytical
Team management

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visa.

About Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The Company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report and one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

Responsibilities
  • Manages team members by leading 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:
  • 1+ year as a shift lead, shift supervisor, assistant manager, etc. OR Associates Degree.
  • Proven leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position.
  • Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)
Training
  • Approximately six weeks are spent in a hands-on training environment before being assigned to a department.
  • Team Leaders attend a virtual new employee 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.
Location & Shift
  • Columbus Craft Meats, Hayward, CA
  • 2nd Shift - generally 1:00pm to 9:30pm
  • Extended hours may be needed-including weekends.
  • Team Leaders will potentially work in environments below 40 degrees and in areas more than 60 degrees.
BENEFITS:
  • Competitive wages
  • Annual merit increase performance reviews
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation
  • FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Discretionary annual merit increases
  • Bonuses
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation
  • FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees
  • and more

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $70,000-$82,500 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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