Sartori Company
Converting Team Leader - 3rd Shift - Sartori Whey
Sartori Company, Hanover, Wisconsin, United States
Converting Team Leader - 3rd Shift - Sartori Whey
Summary : The Converting Team Leader provides daily leadership and guidance to members of the converting team, fostering a safe, engaged, and high‑performing work environment. As the primary point of contact during the shift, the Team Leader sets clear expectations, promotes accountability, and models integrity. This role plays a critical part in driving team performance by ensuring operational excellence, supporting continuous improvement, and helping the team achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals. The position works Monday – Thursday, 9 pm to 7 am. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Leads, coaches, and develops team members by providing daily leadership, feedback, and support. Empowers the team to meet or exceed goals related to safety, food safety, quality, and production efficiency. Drives performance and accountability by addressing gaps in behavior or results through coaching, feedback, and the progressive discipline process as needed. Manages scheduling and attendance by creating and maintaining accurate daily staffing schedules, approving timecards, and coordinating leaves of absence to ensure consistent coverage and workflow. Supports continuous improvement by actively engaging in and promoting initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Monitors and reports key performance metrics, identifying trends and partnering with leadership to implement corrective or improvement actions. Ensures compliance with safety, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and other regulatory standards, reinforcing a culture of safety, cleanliness, and product integrity. Communicates effectively with team members and cross‑functional partners to share production updates, process changes, and operational challenges in a timely and transparent manner. Collaborates with process and planning teams to coordinate production priorities, support commercialization of new products, and ensure alignment with business and customer requirements. Supports audits and inspections by maintaining compliance with company, customer, and regulatory expectations. Direct Report : Responsible for leading a team of 20 to 35 direct reports. Qualifications : High school diploma or equivalency (GED) is required. Minimum of 2 years of related leadership experience. Minimum of 2 years of food manufacturing experience, ideally converting, is preferred. Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : 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. Coaching and Development: Provides clear, behaviorally specific feedback while building confidence and maintaining self‑esteem. Critical Thinking and Decision Making: Identifies potential issues through logical reasoning and evaluates multiple options to determine the best course of action. Effective Communication: Conveys information and ideas clearly and respectfully in both verbal and written forms. Lean Manufacturing Knowledge: Applies Lean principles such as 5S, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis to drive continuous improvement. Prioritization and Time Management: Organizes tasks and sets clear priorities to meet deadlines. Results Orientation: Demonstrates focus, accountability, and persistence in achieving objectives. Teamwork and Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships and works collaboratively to achieve shared goals. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP platforms such as JD Edwards. Certifications : Internally trained and certified to operate material handling equipment as required. Additional Information : Onsite position located at Sartori Whey Converting facility, Plymouth, WI. Travel Requirements : Occasional travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (less than 10%). Physical Demands : Requires frequent lifting and moving of blocks or wheels of cheese weighing 20–50 pounds and boxes of dried cheese up to 50 pounds. Must stand, walk, and occasionally lift or crouch. Use of hands to manipulate materials at elevated heights is required. Work Setting / Environment : Cold refrigerated conditions (35–60 °F). Exposure to machinery, chemicals, and loud noise. Ear protection required.
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Summary : The Converting Team Leader provides daily leadership and guidance to members of the converting team, fostering a safe, engaged, and high‑performing work environment. As the primary point of contact during the shift, the Team Leader sets clear expectations, promotes accountability, and models integrity. This role plays a critical part in driving team performance by ensuring operational excellence, supporting continuous improvement, and helping the team achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals. The position works Monday – Thursday, 9 pm to 7 am. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Leads, coaches, and develops team members by providing daily leadership, feedback, and support. Empowers the team to meet or exceed goals related to safety, food safety, quality, and production efficiency. Drives performance and accountability by addressing gaps in behavior or results through coaching, feedback, and the progressive discipline process as needed. Manages scheduling and attendance by creating and maintaining accurate daily staffing schedules, approving timecards, and coordinating leaves of absence to ensure consistent coverage and workflow. Supports continuous improvement by actively engaging in and promoting initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Monitors and reports key performance metrics, identifying trends and partnering with leadership to implement corrective or improvement actions. Ensures compliance with safety, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and other regulatory standards, reinforcing a culture of safety, cleanliness, and product integrity. Communicates effectively with team members and cross‑functional partners to share production updates, process changes, and operational challenges in a timely and transparent manner. Collaborates with process and planning teams to coordinate production priorities, support commercialization of new products, and ensure alignment with business and customer requirements. Supports audits and inspections by maintaining compliance with company, customer, and regulatory expectations. Direct Report : Responsible for leading a team of 20 to 35 direct reports. Qualifications : High school diploma or equivalency (GED) is required. Minimum of 2 years of related leadership experience. Minimum of 2 years of food manufacturing experience, ideally converting, is preferred. Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : 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. Coaching and Development: Provides clear, behaviorally specific feedback while building confidence and maintaining self‑esteem. Critical Thinking and Decision Making: Identifies potential issues through logical reasoning and evaluates multiple options to determine the best course of action. Effective Communication: Conveys information and ideas clearly and respectfully in both verbal and written forms. Lean Manufacturing Knowledge: Applies Lean principles such as 5S, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis to drive continuous improvement. Prioritization and Time Management: Organizes tasks and sets clear priorities to meet deadlines. Results Orientation: Demonstrates focus, accountability, and persistence in achieving objectives. Teamwork and Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships and works collaboratively to achieve shared goals. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP platforms such as JD Edwards. Certifications : Internally trained and certified to operate material handling equipment as required. Additional Information : Onsite position located at Sartori Whey Converting facility, Plymouth, WI. Travel Requirements : Occasional travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (less than 10%). Physical Demands : Requires frequent lifting and moving of blocks or wheels of cheese weighing 20–50 pounds and boxes of dried cheese up to 50 pounds. Must stand, walk, and occasionally lift or crouch. Use of hands to manipulate materials at elevated heights is required. Work Setting / Environment : Cold refrigerated conditions (35–60 °F). Exposure to machinery, chemicals, and loud noise. Ear protection required.
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