What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Supervisor (Exempt)- Planters- Suffolk, VA position at Hormel Foods Family of Companies?
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Sanitation Supervisor (Exempt) – Suffolk, VA
Relocation is not eligible for this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads team members by managing 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 work force to improve business results.
- Production Supervisors are usually "on 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.
TRAINING:
- Approximately six weeks are spent in a hands-on training environment before being assigned to a department.
- Production Supervisors attend a virtual Inspired Hires 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.
- This production supervisor will start on 1st shift for training; but will be moved to vacancies after training is completed.
LOCATION AND SHIFT:
- Planters Peanuts Suffolk, VA
- Most Production Supervisors begin their careers on 2nd or 3rd shift.
- Extended hours may be needed-including weekends.
- Willingness to work alternative shifts.
- Production Supervisors will potentially work in environments below 40 degrees and in areas more than 60 degrees.
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 listed in the posting, 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.
Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.
Required:
- 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
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.