About the role
Pay: $20.50 to $20.50 per hour
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).