Production Team Leader

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.   Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

This position will work second shift onsite.

How You Will Make History Here...

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, this individual will coach front-line leadership and engage hourly technicians in plant-wide initiatives, including Continuous Improvement Projects and High-Performance Organization (HPO) initiatives. Additionally, this role is responsible for ensuring safety, product quality, line efficiency, budgetary goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and organizational capability/employee morale. The individual will lead in a High-Performance Organization to execute strategies aligned with the department across all three shifts.

What You Will Do...

• Direction and Priorities: Ensure clear direction and priorities for the business unit and that these are aligned with the site for all 3 shifts

• Teamwork and Budgeting: Develop and maintain teamwork plan and budget

• Labor Management: Manage direct and indirect labor efficiently

• Leadership Development: Develop Team Leaders, Service Leaders and all other leadership

• Training and Coaching: Provide training, coaching and facilitation

• Safety Management: Manage the Safety system within their area

• Daily Management Systems: Lead the development of key daily management systems in the business unit such as DDS, CL, RCFA and Operational Standards documentation

• Communication: Communicate business unit results and needs to senior management

• Organizational Leadership: Provide organizational leadership appropriate to foster positive employee relations and meeting the evolving needs of the business

• KPI Tracking: Track and gap results vs. work plan and budget for all KPI's including safety and quality

• Strategic Planning: Involved in all activities including daily management, budgeting, strategic planning, TDC initiatives, enabler planning and execution and the capital forecasting process

• Cross-Functional Relationship Building: Interface with multiple functions within the plant, as well as WHQ Engineering, Process Safety, Product Development, Reliability and annual network teams

Who You Will Work With…

• Operations Manager
• Team Leaders
• Service Leaders
• Hourly Technicians
• Senior Management
• WHQ Engineering
• Process Safety
• Product Development
• Reliability Teams
• Annual Network Teams
• Cross-functional plant partners

What You Bring to the Table... (Must Have)

•High school diploma/GED required, with 2+ years of supervisory experience or 3+ years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment OR Bachelor's degree required, with 3 months of manufacturing experience.

It Would Be Great if You Have...

•3+ years of operations leadership experience (Operations Supervisor, Operations Team Lead, Sr Operations level role) within a manufacturing environment 

• Expertise in overseeing daily operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and adherence to quality standards.

•  Cross functional operations experience with a strong understanding of various plant functions

• Union experience

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

$67,000-$92,100

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.