Food Safety and Quality Associate Supervisor- Austin, MN

About Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS^®, SKIPPY^®, SPAM^®, HORMEL^® NATURAL CHOICE^®, APPLEGATE^®, WHOLLY^®, HORMEL^® BLACK LABEL^®, COLUMBUS^®, JENNIE-O^® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The Company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report and one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

Food Safety and Quality Associate/Supervisor - Austin, MN

Job Purpose

Supports management in the implementation of food safety and food quality processes and procedures. Trains and manages 4-6 quality auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and train employees to achieve quality standards
• Manage product quality
• Creates and maintains an engaged and team-oriented work force to improve business results
• Consults with management, providing leadership on quality and food safety in the manufacturing facility
• Oversees sanitation procedures and food safety
• This position is very hands-on – Food Safety and Quality Supervisors are usually in the production area “on their feet” about 60% of the shift

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Management, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA, 3.0 preferred, OR 5 years of relevant supervisory experience 
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa
• Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of a variety of Hormel Foods Products, which may include but not limited to, pork, beef, chicken, turkey, and nuts
• Must be open to relocation
• Facilitated clear and effective communication across cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment, ensuring seamless collaboration and prompt resolution of issues by utilizing thorough verbal and written formats
• 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)

Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas. 

Hours

This is a full-time, salaried position.

Location

• This is an on-site position based out of our production facility in Austin, MN.

Hormel Foods does not currently offer remote entry level career opportunities.

Compensation/Benefits

• The base hiring pay range for this role is between $57,900-$81,100 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. 
• Reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses
• Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

Training

Training is hands-on and consists of supervisory training and courses in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Total Quality Control (TQC), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)

Advancement

The Food Safety and Quality career path may include advancing to a higher-level quality management positions at your current location, another facility, subsidiary location, or the Corporate Office

Hormel Foods’ “promote-from-within” philosophy rewards outstanding performance
 

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Salary : $57,900 - $81,100