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Finished Goods Assistant Team Leader at Johnsonville Sausage LLC

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Watertown, Wisconsin





Job Description:

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 1st Shift Finished Goods Line Assistant Team Leader - Line 2 Watertown, WI Position Overview: The Finished Goods Assistant Team Leader will work closely with the Team Lead to motivate and engage the team to achieve the team's goals, improve individual skills, and enhance teamwork. The Assistant Team Lead will ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements, as well as 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:


  • Operate and learn different machines/positions on the line which may include:

    • Labeler
    • Wrapping Machine operator
    • Case packing operator
    • Quality Enhancement Specialist
    • Casings
    • Meat Delivery
    • Stuffing operator
    • Traying
    • Line Support
  • Proper set up and teardown of equipment
  • Accurately perform SAP transactions in regards to job duties
  • Take ownership for your personal safety and the safety of all Members working around you

In addition to the requirements above, the Assistant Team Leader has the opportunity to work with the Team Lead to:

  • Support the assigned Production Line team in the areas of safety, quality, and cost
  • Be a safety champion and address issues with safety immediately
  • Evaluate and coordinate training needs and efforts of production team members required for the current production processes, including quality and safety training
  • Evaluate daily staffing needs of the line against the production schedule to maintain budgeted resources and to maximize line output
  • Coach and monitor the performance and development of team members, providing feedback and documenting results through performance appraisals
  • Lead the disciplinary process when necessary
  • Lead daily team meetings
  • Complete daily performance reports and shift paperwork
  • Effectively communicate information to members and coaches
  • Lead process improvement initiatives on the line
  • Be a role model to all members

Education:

  • High School Diploma Preferred
  • Associates Degree Preferred

Experience:

  • Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in leadership/supervision
  • 2 years of Harvest experience preferred
  • Proven experience in leadership/supervision of others
  • Bi-Lingual knowledge of Spanish and English preferred

Skills and Competencies:

  • Basic Mechanical skills /aptitude necessary for equipment set up and operation
  • In depth knowledge of equipment functions and the ability to assist in troubleshooting
  • Ability to read and understand a production schedule
  • Identify and resolve potential problems
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible by adjusting priorities
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision
  • Must have desire to learn and grow and share information with fellow Members
  • Willingness to continuously improve performance and job knowledge
  • Excellent prioritization skills
  • Must have a very keen eye for visual inspection purposes and a strong attention to detail as it relates to product quality
  • Excellent attendance and performance record
  • Proactive team player, dependable and detail oriented
  • Must be able to identify Critical Control Points (CCPs) and maintain all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Must be able to read/write and complete production documentation accurately
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required
  • The ability to spend time on other shifts for training when required
  • Bi-Lingual knowledge of Spanish and English preferred

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to hand grip up to 50 lbs, and lift/carry/push/pull up to 30 lbs
  • 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: May 14th, 2024 Location: Watertown, WI Coach: Shana Ollarzabal, Team Leader-Operations Member Status:Full Time, Hourly Hours: Line 2: 4:30am - 2:30pm (Overtime as production demands including weekends) Starting Hourly Rate: $24.00 per hour 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.





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