Team Leader - 2nd Shift - East Main

Sartori Cheese Brand•Plymouth, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Leader provides day-to-day leadership and support to members of the East Main team, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment. As the primary point of contact on shift, the Team Leader is responsible for setting clear expectations, promoting accountability, and modeling integrity in all actions and decisions. This role plays a vital part in guiding the team toward achieving departmental, process, and shift goals through effective communication, relationship-building, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This position works Monday to Friday, 3pm to 11pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency is required (GED).
Minimum of 2 years of related leadership experience preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of food manufacturing/converting experience required.
Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates behaviors and values that reflect the company’s culture. Sartori’s core values are family, commitment, authenticity, ingenuity, integrity, and humility.
Adaptability: Responds positively to change and adjusts effectively to new information, evolving priorities, and shifting circumstances.
Attention to Detail: Maintains a high standard of accuracy and thoroughness in all work activities.
Critical Thinking: Identifies potential issues through logical reasoning and analytical thought; considers multiple solutions before acting.
Decision Making: Evaluates all options and determines the best option for success.
Effective Communication: Clearly and respectfully conveys information and ideas to team members across various platforms and situations.
Prioritization and Time Management : Manages time effectively by organizing tasks and setting priorities to meet deadlines and business objectives.
Reading and Comprehension: Understands and applies work instructions and documentation to perform tasks accurately and efficiently.
Resourcefulness: Adapts to obstacles by identifying alternative paths or creative solutions to complete tasks and meet goals.
Results driven: Focuses on achieving results that achieve organizational and team member goals.
Self-Motivation: Takes initiative and demonstrates a strong internal drive to perform without constant supervision.
Teamwork: Collaborates effectively within diverse teams to achieve shared goals; supports and respects fellow team members.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, to support daily work activities and documentation needs.
Lean Manufacturing Knowledge : Demonstrates understanding of Lean principles such as 5S, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis; applies these tools to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Internally trained and certified to operate material handling equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

HACCP certification preferred.
PCQI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Fosters a positive team culture by cultivating an engaging and inclusive team environment.
Models and reinforces Sartori’s Values in Action, creating a culture of mutual respect, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Leads, coaches, and develops Team Members by providing daily leadership and coaching.
Empowers them to meet or exceed performance targets related to production efficiency, safety compliance, training completion, and food safety standards.
Supports a culture of cleanliness and safety by organizing and directing daily sanitation activities and ensuring all cleaning tasks are executed according to the master sanitation schedule.
Reinforces compliance with company safety, HACCP, and GMP policies.
Manages scheduling and attendance by developing and maintaining accurate daily staffing schedules based on production needs.
Oversees timekeeping and ensuring proper shift coverage to support uninterrupted operations.
Effectively communicates production updates, process changes, and operational challenges clearly and promptly with Team Members to ensure alignment and maintain workflow efficiency.
Responds to food safety and quality Issues by taking immediate action to report any potential food safety or product quality concerns to the appropriate personnel.
Supports Sartori’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality products.
Collaborates with the Production Planning Team to effectively coordinate and prioritize work orders.
Ensures timely execution to meet production objectives and customer demand.
Ensures regulatory and policy compliance by adhering to and enforcing all company policies related to safety, HACCP, GMPs, and other regulatory requirements.
Actively promotes a culture of safety and compliance.