Position Facility:Meadowside
Producing high-quality products for our customers and consumers to enjoy starts with immaculate facilities. As a member of Johnsonville?s sanitation team, you?ll ensure all our facilities are cleaned in accordance with strict procedures to meet or exceed our high sanitation and food-safety standards. Working with chemicals, hoses, lifts and other equipment, you?ll ensure our facilities are ready for the next shift of production.
Position Overview
Pay Range:$26.97/hr - $29.03/hr + $2.00 Shift Premium
Hours:9:00pm - 5:30am, Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands).
The equipment sanitation technician / assistant team lead will perform as a proactive
change agent
in the manufacturing facility and provide support and direction to members of a work team. The Assistant Team Leader will be expected to lead, motivate, and train members to achieve production 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 and production requirements; work towards continuous improvements in line performance measures by leading actions for assigned lines; and establish and sustain effective relationships with all members in order to foster an environment where innovation and cooperation are used to solve problems. This leader will conduct daily sanitation practices, working online with members in an area this leader will own, to ensure equipment is clean and ready for production.
Responsibilities
Effectively lead the team in the areas of safety, quality and performance
Evaluate and coordinate training needs and efforts of Sanitation team members required for the current production processes and integrate quality and safety training standards
Evaluate staffing needs of lines and maintain budgeted resources to maximize line output
Coach and guide team members in need of development and lead the disciplinary process by determining what, if any, discipline is needed
Daily scheduling and effective resource allocation
Monitor the performance of team members, providing feedback and documenting results through performance appraisals
Effectively manage member relations with the team and co-workers
Effectively conduct team meetings
Complete daily performance reports and shift paperwork
Effectively communicate information to members
Lead process improvement initiatives in the area
Develop and execute improvement plans in all four critical success areas
Be able to create and promote a team environment, manage conflict, and resolve current issues
Be a role model to all members
Effectively manage all aspects of safety on the line; address issues with safety immediately, and be a safety champion
Manage and maintain sanitation inventory
Work closely with chemical suppliers to determine department focus
Monitor bacteria counts and take appropriate actions to correct any issues
Participate in the selection process for open positions
Monitor and ensure timely completion of master sanitation schedule
Work closely with USDA inspectors
Actively participate in daily sanitation of equipment
Experience
Prior experience in leadership/supervision
Skills
Knowledge of secondary language preferred, but not required
Demonstrated communication and listening skills and ability
Demonstrated ability to problem solve effectively and efficiently
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to lead by example and also involve others in the decision-making process (team player)
Ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible by adjusting priorities
Act as a
change agent
Ability to innovate
Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance (safety, USDA, HACCP)
Ability to use and basic knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Internet, Lotus Notes
Ability to navigate SAP
Working knowledge of sanitation and sanitary design principles
Strong ability to make decisions with limited resources
Excellent attitude
Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.
Other Requirements
Must be 18 years old or older
Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check
Benefits and Compensation
Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. 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, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
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 4,000+ 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!
Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.
We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.
