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Team Leader, Bayfront - Hayward, CA


Company : Hormel Foods


Location : Hayward, CA


Created : 2026-04-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.Responsibilities: Manages team members by leading and executing plant processes. Manages team members in attaining production and quality goals., Ensures appropriate resources (including materials, equipment, and staffing needs) are available to maintain production schedules., Supports continuous improvement processes to ensure that goals in safety, quality, cost, and customer service are met., Creates and maintains an engaged and team-oriented workforce to improve business results., Team Leaders are usually âœon their feet❠in the production area about 80% of the shift., Qualifications: Required: 1+ year as a shift lead, shift supervisor, assistant manager, etc. OR Associates Degree. Proven leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position., Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer., Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions) Knowledge of Food Manufacturing industry, of same/similar company products (preferably deli meats), manufacturing and production processes and equipment. Strong related knowledge of chemicals/cleaning and sanitation processes typically used in food manufacturing plants/facilities Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred Physical demands - Potential exposure to chemicals used in cleaning/sanitation , Training: Approximately six weeks are spent in a hands-on training environment before being assigned to a department., Team Leaders attend a virtual new employee orientation. This will include presentations by different divisions to increase product knowledge, company knowledge, and leadership skills 6-month operational training program while on the job., Location ,Shift Columbus Manufacturing, Hayward, CA 3rd Shift ⓠHours may vary but typically begin around 8:00pm Extended hours may be needed-including weekends. Team Leaders will potentially work in environments below 40 degrees and in areas more than 60 degrees., BENEFITS:, Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive wages, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision,, 401(k), stock purchase plan, paid vacation., At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range., The base hiring pay range for this role is between $70,000-$82,500 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.