Team Leader at Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing LLC – Van Buren, Indiana

Work Location: Van Buren, IN

Department: Microwave, NAKS, Roll Stock

Shifts Available: Day Shift 4:30am - 4:45pm | Night Shift 4:30pm - 4:45am | 2-2-3 Schedule

Who We Are:

At Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, we do more than make snacks. We create products that bring people together around the world. From living rooms to stadiums, our popcorn is part of everyday celebrations and unforgettable moments.

As a family-founded organization, we are grounded in safety, mutual respect, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our compressed 2-2-3 schedule allows you to work full-time hours while enjoying more days off throughout the year.

When you join Weaver, you become part of a team where your leadership matters, your ideas are valued, and your development is a priority.

Position Overview:

The Team Leader provides direct, hands-on leadership for a designated production line, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, efficiency, and team engagement. This role is ideal for a strong frontline leader who leads from the floor, makes confident decisions, communicates effectively, and models the behaviors that define the Weaver Culture.

You will serve as the driving force behind daily execution, aligning people, processes, and performance to deliver results.

What We Offer:

We provide competitive pay, consistent scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional goals and personal well-being.

• Consistent Day or Night shift options
• 3 weeks of paid time off during your first year
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning the first of the month after 30 days
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 10%
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Early access to earned wages for added financial flexibility

Key Responsibilities:

• Model and enforce all safety standards, SOPs, and safe work practices
• Identify risks proactively, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Maintain a clean, organized production environment throughout the shift
• Verify sanitation standards are achieved before shift close
• Hold team members accountable to safety expectations and escalate unresolved concerns to EH&S leadership to help achieve zero OSHA recordables
  

• Ensure full compliance with GMPs, food safety standards, and sanitation requirements
• Confirm sanitation completion and startup documentation prior to beginning production
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for quality events using Safety Chain
• Conduct routine line audits and verify documentation accuracy
• Reinforce monthly quality training to strengthen team understanding and compliance
  

• Prepare for each shift by confirming staffing, materials, and equipment readiness
• Monitor OEE, downtime, scrap, and efficiency metrics to make real-time adjustments
• Ensure accurate downtime entry in LEDS and completion of End-of-Shift reporting
• Clearly document performance issues, root causes, and corrective actions
  

• Coach and support team members and Line Leads through consistent feedback and recognition
• Lead structured pre-shift meetings focused on safety, quality, and production priorities
• Promote cross-training and skill development to build team capability
• Monitor attendance, manage performance concerns, and foster engagement aligned with Weaver values
  

• Partner with Maintenance, Sanitation, and Quality teams to resolve operational challenges efficiently
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives, WME efforts, and operational projects
• Communicate clearly across shifts to ensure smooth transitions and consistent execution
  

• Utilize AS400 for production scheduling, inventory management, BOM review, scrap reporting, and reconciliation
• Prepare detailed downtime summaries outlining issues, actions taken, and accountability
• Leverage Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, LEDS, Safety Chain, and other Windows-based systems for daily reporting and communication
  

• Act as backup to the Department Manager when needed
• Support conflict resolution efforts to maintain a professional and accountable work environment
• Apply structured problem-solving tools to address line-level losses (scrap, downtime, waste)
• Maintain and update team skill matrices to reflect current capabilities

Weaver’s Mission & Values:

Our values shape how we treat each other and how we show up every day:

• Committed to Each Other – We support one another and pull our weight as a team.
• Trustworthy in All Relationships – We communicate openly and follow through.
• United in Purpose – We work toward shared goals and celebrate success together.
• A Culture of Positivity – We face challenges with determination and optimism.
• Committed to Growth – We continuously learn and look for ways to improve.

Come Grow with Us. People, Popcorn, Prosperity. Every Kernel Counts.

A Place for Second Chances:

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing proudly supports second-chance hiring. A past conviction or pending charge does not automatically disqualify an applicant. We encourage honesty and transparency so each candidate can be reviewed fairly.

Opportunity and Inclusion Statement:

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to opportunity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone can succeed. Employment and hiring decisions are made based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications—without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment drives innovation and strengthens our company culture. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.