Team Leader-Austin

All applications will require ONE attachment, that will include the following.ONE attached PDF, titled by your name, with the following documents:

• Cover letter describing the reasons for your interest in the vacancy, how you meet the requirements of the position, and any significant, relevant accomplishments.

• Resume (optional to further highlight your experience and qualifications for the position)

This position reports to the Operation Managers of the relative department on nights.

This position will be a process expert spending most of their time on the production floor. More specific scheduling information can be discussed during an interview. Daily and weekly overtime is required.

Responsibilities:

• Leads team members by managing 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 work force to improve business results.

• Team Leaders are usually "on their feet" in the production area about 80% of the shift.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple tasks at once.

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.

• Ability to analyze inventory and efficiencies to develop continuous improvement opportunities.

• Ability to present effectively to groups.

• Must be able to work on your feet and tolerate work in a cold environment.

Preferred:

• 1+ year as a shift lead, shift supervisor, assistant manager, etc. OR Associates Degree.

Training:

• Approximately six weeks are spent in a hands-on training environment before being assigned to a department.

• Team Leaders attend a virtual Inspired Hires 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.

Shift:

• Most Team Leaders begin their career on second or third shift.

• Extended hours may be needed-including weekends.

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive wages, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock purchase plan, pension, paid vacation.