Smokehouse Team Lead 2nd Shift (Sheboygan Falls, WI, US) presso Welcome to Johnsonville | America's Favorite Sausage

At Johnsonville, we use our business to build our people. If you're passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better. Wisconsin-based Johnsonville is the No. 1 national sausage brand enjoyed in 45 countries. Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, our company is 3,000 members strong and remains privately owned today. Come join our family-owned company!

Johnsonville, LLC

Smokehouse Team Lead 

Pay Range: $30.13/hr - $35.56/hr + $1.50 Shift Premium

Hours: 1:00pm – 9:30pm, Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands)

Responsibilities:

• Consistently manufacture “great tasting” sausage products according to specifications.
• Coach Oven Operators to obtain World Class results in safety, yields, and overall business costs.
• Lead daily tailgate team meetings by offering ideas and suggestions, supporting team members, and participating in team projects 
• Using innovative thinking, set goals and objectives; both personal and as a Team Member to acquire great performance to support the Johnsonville Way
• Gain a deep understanding of the cooked/smoked side of the business
•  Primary focus of this “on-line” team leader will be on the floor working & coaching the 2nd shift Smoking members.
• In addition, this leader will also need to become competent using the Best Mix formulator and the Foss fat analyzer and can back up Riverside’s Formulation / Tech position on a as needed bases. 
• Responsible for the performance, productivity, and efficient utilization of resources.
• Create an environment that ensures Member involvement and implementation of Operator Drive Reliability (ODR), new ideas, and guidelines that ensure fairness to all Members.
• Ensure appropriate Coaches & Members are aware of problems, issues, and events that could affect safety, food safety/quality, cost, customer service, Member development and BPTW.
• Ensure a safe, helpful, team atmosphere, which promotes continuous improvement among team Members.

• Work together with other RS Members & Leaders to obtain World Class results in safety, yields, usages, and efficiencies.  Ensure that meat inventory and usage is maintained to the highest standards

• When backing up Riverside’s Formulation / Tech position ensure trim inventory for day’s production is accurate and work closely with the schedule team to make appropriate adjustments.

• Must be able to proficiently learn how to use SAP / Best Mix Software System(s).

Experience:

• Manufacturing experience in a Food Industry preferred.

• Previous experience in leading a project, team, or team Meeting
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to function in a team-based environment.
• Work experiences that demonstrate Johnsonville’s Core Values, i.e., Integrity, Continuous Learning, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, and Innovation
• Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance (safety, USDA).

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of all Form Tech Skill Blocks and Smoking Team Leader Skill Blocks within an eighteen-month period
• Strong math and written/verbal communication skills required
• Must be able to complete production documentation paperwork accurately. Attention to detail is a must.
• Must be able to navigate through computer screens and enter data into a computer program.
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Must be able to identify CCP’s in the oven area and maintain all GMPs
• Must be able to help keep the smoking area within TQC compliance
• Must be able to push/pull racks of sausage that could weigh up to 1200 pounds
• Must be able to grind and analyze samples and monitor/adjust fat percentages
• Ability to complete daily inventory on raw and pre-blended meat.
• Must have the desire to learn, grow and take on increasing responsibility in Operator Driven Reliability (ODR)

• Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.

Other:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check

Date:                                    November, 2025

Location:                             Riverside- Sheboygan Falls, WI

Member Status:                  Full Time, Hourly Manufacturing

Positions Available:           1

Benefits:                  

Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center and onsite medical clinic.

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

How to Apply:        

Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com 

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Johnsonville, LLC performs pre-employment, post offer drug screens, physicals and background checks for all external manufacturing candidates.

We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment.. M/F/Vet/Disability

Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country.  We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.