Team Lead: 2nd Shift at Butterball Farms in Grand Rapids, MI

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Join a Mission That Matters – Enrich Lives with Butterball® Farms At Butterball® Farms, we’re more than a world-class food manufacturer — we’re a company on a mission: to Enrich Lives. For over 60 years, we’ve proudly partnered with the world’s premier food brands to deliver innovative, value-added butter products. But our impact goes far beyond the food industry. Recognized globally for our excellence and named one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies, we invest deeply in our people, our communities, and our future. From fostering innovation and personal growth to supporting local neighborhoods, we believe success starts with a strong, supportive workplace. When you join Butterball® Farms, you’re joining a team that values growth, innovation, and making a difference — together. What We Offer At Butterball® Farms, we believe that when our people grow, our company grows. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your success — both on and off the job. Opportunities for Growth & Advancement Build your career in an environment that encourages development and internal promotion. Innovative & Inclusive Culture Join a workplace that celebrates innovation, continuous improvement, personal growth, and diversity. Shift Premiums Competitive pay with additional premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift positions. Paid Time Off Enjoy paid vacation and holidays to support work-life balance. 401(k) with Company Match Plan for your future with our generous retirement savings program. Tuition Reimbursement Continue your education with financial support for approved programs. Access to The Source Get connected to community resources, support services, and more. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential support for personal, family, or work-related issues. Comprehensive Benefits Plan Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care, and Accident Insurance. Key Responsibilities Train, mentor, supervise, and develop production team members. Coordinate daily operations including startups, shutdowns, and changeovers. Oversee production line activities: work assignments, employee rotations, training, vacation coverage, breaks, overtime assignments, and back-up scheduling. Partner with HR to support staffing needs, including interviewing and selecting candidates. Conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports. Maintain responsibility for quality control standards. Communicate effectively with other Team Leaders, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, HR, and management. Ensure accurate and timely entry of shift paperwork into systems. Lead or participate in waste and cost reduction initiatives. Achieve production goals and meet deadlines. Handle conflict resolution and apply disciplinary action when necessary. Enforce company policies, safety practices, and food safety/GMP guidelines. Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Provide production support when required. Requirements We believe a successful Team Lead will have the following qualifications: Education / Certificates / Licenses / Experience High School Diploma or GED required Minimum of 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience. Bilingual ability preferred, but not required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Good eye-hand coordination Computer literacy, preferably with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Strong ability to manage and adapt in changing situations Demonstrated experience in coaching, training, and developing others Excellent time management and attention to detail Proven ability to meet deadlines Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively lead a diverse team Ability to train, mentor, and encourage team members’ growth Troubleshooting abilities and analytical skills to improve line efficiency Skilled in addressing and resolving personnel and peer conflicts Knowledge of quality control standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and workplace safety practices Comfortable using Microsoft software and production systems Ability to remain effective under changing conditions and requirements Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus Equivalent combinations of education and experience that demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered on an individual basis. Essential Physical Requirements (This role requires the following physical activities) Continuous (67–100% of the time): Seeing Lifting Reaching Standing Repetitive hand motions Frequent (33–66% of the time): Kneeling Grasping Talking Hearing Walking Driving Bending at the waist Twisting upper body Occasional (Up to 33% of the time): Stooping Crouching Pushing Additional reaching Physical Effort Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 10 lbs (sedentary) Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs (medium) Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 20 lbs (light) Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 100 lbs (heavy) or more (very heavy) Working Environment This position is located in a production/processing environment, which may involve: Cold temperatures ranging from 45°F with occasional exposure to freezer environments as low as -10°F Exposure to manufacturing equipment and machinery Standing and working on concrete floors for extended periods Fast-paced, physically demanding tasks in a team-oriented setting Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety protocols DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Butterball Farms, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA). Salary Description 20.50