Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing · 1 day ago
Team Leader
Van Buren, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expWeaver Popcorn Manufacturing is a company focused on creating a positive and productive workplace. As a Team Leader, you will oversee daily operations on a production line, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while developing your team.
Food ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Enforce all safety protocols and SOPs while proactively identifying hazards, performing root-cause analysis, and implementing long-term corrective actions
Maintain a clean, organized production floor throughout the shift and ensure sanitation standards are met at shift end
Drive safety accountability across the team and escalate unresolved issues to EH&S leadership to support the goal of zero OSHA recordables
Ensure all GMPs, food safety practices, and sanitation procedures are followed, including verifying sanitation completion and startup documentation
Respond to quality incidents through Safety Chain, leading root-cause investigations and ensuring timely corrective-action closure
Conduct routine line checks, confirm documentation accuracy, and support monthly quality training to strengthen team understanding
Plan proactively for staffing, materials, and equipment readiness to maximize line efficiency and meet production schedules
Monitor and interpret OEE, downtime, scrap, and performance trends to make real-time operational adjustments
Oversee accurate downtime reporting in LEDS and End-of-Shift Reports, ensuring issues, root causes, and solutions are clearly documented
Supervise and coach team members and Line Leads, providing ongoing feedback, recognition, and documented performance management
Lead effective pre-shift meetings focused on goals, safety, quality, and team alignment while encouraging cross-training and skill development
Maintain responsibility for attendance tracking, disciplinary actions, and fostering engagement aligned with the Weaver Culture
Partner with Maintenance, Sanitation, and Quality teams to resolve issues and ensure consistent operational results
Actively participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives, WME workstreams, and internal improvement projects
Support alignment and communication across shifts to minimize disruptions and maintain smooth operations
Utilize AS400 to manage schedules, inventory, BOMs, scrap reporting, and reconciliation activities
Create clear and actionable downtime reports identifying issues, solutions, and responsible parties
Use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, LEDS, Safety Chain, and Windows OS to support daily reporting and communication
Serve as backup to the Department Manager during absences, supporting decision-making and shift leadership
Lead or support conflict resolution to maintain a positive, accountable work environment
Apply and coach basic problem-solving tools, monitor cell-level losses (scrap, downtime, waste), and manage skill matrix updates
Qualification
Required
Must be able to read, write, and understand English to perform job duties effectively and safely
High school diploma or GED required, associate or technical degree preferred
2+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food or CPG
Strong understanding of food safety, quality standards, and production KPIs
Effective communicator with solid decision-making and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and lead a team
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills while actively supporting and driving change
Preferred
associate or technical degree preferred
Company
Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing
Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing is a manufacturer of popcorn and snacking products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-01-04Acquired
Leadership Team
Todd Bandauski
Chief Technology Officer
Tim Sholtis
Chief Financial Officer
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