Supervisor- Live Production - Willmar, MN

Supervisor – Live Production - (WILLMAR, MN)

About Hormel Foods — 

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $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, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, 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.

Relocation is eligible for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the hiring and training of all employees within your assigned team in direct communication with your supervisor and within guidelines set forth by company policies. Assure the documented and continued growth of your team members. 
• Supervise, plan, and direct preventative maintenance and repair maintenance work within parameters set forth by company and area policies and procedures. 
• Know, understand, and enforce all sanitation and isolation procedures as set forth by live production policy, along with all company policies, rules, and/or guidelines.
• Monitor and assure the implementation of all area maintenance programs designed to maintain all facilities and equipment.
• Assist in developing and executing profit plans and capital expenditure plans on an annual basis, while being knowledgeable of resources needed for performance and setting objectives for improvement.
• Assure that all employees are kept informed and involved in department activities and problem solving through a regular schedule of employee meetings, salaried meetings, and participation in problem solving teams.
• Manage fleet of vehicles and trailers for the Central Region, keeping up on license and registration as well as DOT requirements expected.
• Complete safety audits on all farm locations within the Central Area and assure that corrections are made by assigned maintenance team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Experience scheduling and directing employees. 
• A valid driver’s license with good vehicle operating record.
• A pattern of initiative and leadership.
• Discipline, responsibility, and motivation.
• A forward thinking attitude and strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem solving skills and decision-making ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to accept challenge and deal positively with adversity.
• Basic computer skills – experience with email (Outlook) and MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) softwareMust 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three years supervisory experience.
• A degree in animal husbandry or a related field.

Location: Willmar, MN

Pay Range & Benefits:

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 $67,500-$94,500 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.

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, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

For immediate consideration, send apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

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 : $67,500 - $94,500