Team Lead - Shipping

As a member of our supply chain team, you’ll ensure our customers receive noticeably better service and that our products are delivered accurately and on time. With great attention to detail, while still seeing the big picture, you’ll ensure all elements of the distribution process are considered and accounted for. Additionally, you’ll assist our operations team in obtaining the lowest industry cost. Working closely with internal partners, customers and vendors, you’ll provide a seamless and hassle-free logistics process.

Johnsonville, LLC

Team Leader-Shipping

Watertown, WI

Pay Range:  $29.83 - $35.76 per hour.

Hours: 7:00am – 5:00pm (Overtime as production demands)

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will oversee the shipping department and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and attendance requirements.  In addition, this candidate will establish and sustain effective relationships with all Members so that they may work together to promote innovation and cooperation in order to solve problems.

Responsibilities:

• Coach, lead and develop a team of Members to consistently deliver great performance
• Lead, develop and initiate process improvement efforts
• Be able to conduct and lead effective pre-shift meetings
• Read and understand the production schedule
• Ability to create and implement new processes and procedures
• Drive PIV standing forklifts to move materials within the facility. This includes spending significant time in the freezer rotating product for storage and shipment
• Use handheld scanning devices to move materials within the SAP system
• Consistently handle “great tasting” sausage and raw material goods
• Have an impact on customer success by productively assembling customer orders and keeping order pickers supplied with necessary product
• Maintain the highest standards of detail as it relates to product specifications and quality

• Communicate with other departments regarding schedule changes
• Communicate and work with truck drivers for delivery and pickup of goods
• Manage day-to-day inventories to ensure FIFO is being utilized

Education:

• High School Diploma Preferred
• Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree is required for outside candidates. 
• Internal candidates who do not have a high school diploma or advanced degree may be considered

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in leadership/supervisory role
• Basic Logistics experience desired
• SAP experience desired

Skills and Competencies:

• Fill out reports accurately and send to appropriate members
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all departments and members
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Positive role model and lives the Johnsonville Way
• Makes decisions and problem solves
• Be a safety advocate within the plant
• Understand receiving sheets and bills of lading
• Understand shop orders and material status inquiry options
• Ability to read, speak, and write English.
• Must be at least 18 years old

Physical Demands:

• Must be willing to work in very cold working conditions pulling product (our freezer gets as cold as -20°F)
• Must be able to lift and hand grip up to 40 lbs, carry 10 lbs, and pull 20 lbs
• Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
• Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift

Other Requirements:

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

Date:                                     July 16, 2025

Location:                               Watertown, WI

Member Status:                  Full Time, Hourly

Positions Available:           1

Benefits:                             Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. 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 and tuition reimbursement! 

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 online only at: careers.johnsonville.com

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

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.