Skippy - Team Leader

Skippy Salaried Team Leader

To save time applying, Skippy does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise a work group to assure production of products/services meets daily production schedules.
• Ensure company safety policy is followed.
• Ensure proper sanitation procedures are followed and that all employees follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ensure communication of objectives, programs, policies and that team members are familiar with their authority, responsibilities, and objectives.
• Ensure achievement of objectives relating to personnel management, personnel safety, product quality, productivity, yield, and scheduling.
• Oversee training of new employees in proper performance of line tasks.
• Complete production reports and payroll responsibilities as required.
• Leads team members by managing and executing plant processes.
• Through leadership, training and effective role modeling, personally ensure  an engaged and team-oriented work force.
• Drive continuous improvement of key metrics.
• Team Leaders are usually “on their feet” in the production area about 80% of the shift.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Discipline, responsibility, and motivation
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A pattern of initiative and leadership
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Degree in related field, lead experience, and/or equivalent work experience

 * Knowledge of HACCP programs

Training:

• Approximately six weeks are spent in hands-on training. 
• 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.

Location and Shift:

• Little Rock, AR
• Shifts are 8-10 hours, working Sunday night through Thursday night, some Friday nights as necessary.
• Hours are 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

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

At Skippy, base pay is one part of our total compensation package . The base hiring pay for this role is $70,200 per year, and your actual total compensation will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.  

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.