At Johnsonville, our members are responsible for everything! If you're passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better. Wisconsin-based Johnsonville is the No. 1 national sausage brand, featuring bratwurst, Italian, snack and breakfast sausages in fresh and fully cooked varieties. Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, the company employs 1,800 members and remains privately owned today. Come join our family-owned company! Johnsonville, LLC Team Leader-Formulation (Supervisor position) Watertown, WI Position Overview: The Team Leader will perform as a proactive, "change agent" in the facility and provide support and direction to Members of a work team. The Team Leader will be expected to lead, motivate, and facilitate learning for Members to achieve productivity results, improve individual skills, and enhance teamwork; ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation requirements; function as a technical and business resource in areas of system operations; work towards continuous improvements in performance measures by leading actions for assigned duties; and establish and sustain effective relationships with all Members in order to foster an environment where innovation, cooperation and ownership are used to solve problems. Responsibilities:
Coach Members to deliver continuous improvement in the areas of safety, food safety, quality, cost of goods manufactured, customer service and Member development
Write and conduct performance reviews
Be responsible for the performance, productivity, and efficient utilization of resources
Complete production-related paperwork and work orders
Create an environment that ensures Member involvement and implementation of programs, ideas, and guidelines
Ensure appropriate Coaches/Members are aware of problems, issues, and events that could affect safety, food safety/quality, cost, customer service
Work closely with the USDA and suppliers
Work closely with your internal customers to get timely quality feedback
Responsible for working with accounting to establish and achieve budget targets
Partner with Production Coordinators on profit enhancing capital projects to produce a favorable internal rate of return (IRR)
Leverage problem solving tools to lead improvement teams
Encourage cross training and Member growth through Skill Blocks
Lead daily team meetings and be a champion for the Industrial Athlete Stretching program
Jump on the line as needed to support your team
Complete all other duties as assigned
Education:
High School Diploma Required
Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree is required for outside candidates.
Internal candidates who do not have a high school diploma or advanced degree may be considered
Experience:
Three years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role preferred
Experience in a food manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience in providing positive feedback and coaching on performance improvement
Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance areas (Human Safety, USDA, HACCP)
Strong computer skills preferred in SAP, Outlook, Word and Excel highly preferred
Ability to manage multiple tasks and to be flexible by adjusting priorities
Skills and Competencies:
Strong written and verbal communication skills required
Excellent mechanical and mathematical aptitude
Ability to work safely from elevated platforms and lifts
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to function in a team-based environment
Proven ability to multi-task
Desire to learn, grow and take on increasing responsibility
Excellent written, verbal and people skills
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs, hand grip up to 50 lbs, and push/pull up to 40 lbs on a regular basis
Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift
Willingness to work in cold conditions
Other Requirements:
External Candidates Only: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check
Date: September 19th, 2024 Location: Watertown, WI Member Status: Full Time, Hourly Reason for Posting: Member accepted another position within the organization Hours: 1st Shift: 5:00am - 3:00pm (end time varies depending on production needs). Overtime expected during the workweek - Monday-Friday with very few weekend hours. Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage;flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off and tuition reimbursement! About our Company Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself! How to Apply:External candidate: Apply online only at: careers.johnsonville.com Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/Disability Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.