Team Leader

Weaver • Van Buren, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Team Leader at Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, you’ll provide hands-on leadership for a production line while setting the standard for safety, quality, performance, and teamwork. This role is ideal for a strong floor leader who can make sound decisions, communicate clearly, and lead by example while living out the Weaver Culture every day.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first environment
• Lead by example in enforcing safety policies, SOPs, and safe work practices
• Proactively identify hazards, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Maintain a clean, organized production area throughout the shift
• Ensure sanitation standards are met and verified at shift close
• Hold the team accountable for safety expectations and escalate unresolved concerns to EH&S leadership to support zero OSHA recordables
• Protect product integrity and our brand
• Ensure GMPs, food safety, and sanitation requirements are followed at all times
• Verify sanitation completion and startup documentation prior to production
• Respond to quality events through Safety Chain, leading investigations and corrective actions
• Perform routine line checks and confirm documentation accuracy
• Support monthly quality training to strengthen team awareness and compliance
• Keep the lines running strong
• Plan ahead for staffing, materials, and equipment readiness
• Monitor OEE, downtime, scrap, and performance trends to drive real-time improvements
• Ensure accurate downtime tracking in LEDS and completion of End-of-Shift reports
• Clearly document issues, root causes, and corrective actions
• Build capability, engagement, and accountability
• Supervise and coach team members and Line Leads through feedback, recognition, and performance management
• Lead effective pre-shift meetings focused on safety, quality, production goals, and alignment
• Encourage cross-training and skill development
• Track attendance, support disciplinary processes, and foster engagement consistent with Weaver values
• Work cross-functionally to drive results
• Partner with Maintenance, Sanitation, and Quality teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Participate in Continuous Improvement efforts, WME initiatives, and improvement projects
• Communicate across shifts to ensure smooth transitions and consistent execution
• Use data to guide decisions
• Utilize AS400 for scheduling, inventory, BOMs, scrap reporting, and reconciliation
• Create clear downtime reports outlining issues, actions taken, and ownership
• Use Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, LEDS, Safety Chain, and Windows-based systems for daily communication and reporting
• Serve as backup to the Department Manager as needed
• Support conflict resolution to maintain a positive and accountable work environment
• Apply basic problem-solving tools and monitor line-level losses (scrap, downtime, waste)
• Maintain and update skill matrices

Benefits

• Shift options: Consistent Day or Night schedules
• Paid time off: 3 weeks in your first year
• Benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning the month after 30 days
• Retirement savings: 401(k) with 100% company match up to 10%
• Education support: Tuition reimbursement
• Financial flexibility: Early access to earned wages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed