Job Description

Job Description
Production Supervisor Entry Level

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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/diversity-and-inclusion/

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS Inspired People. Inspired Food.

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $9 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include SKIPPY, SPAM, Hormel Natural Choice, Applegate, Justins, Wholly, Hormel Black Label, Columbus 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 on the Global 2000 Worlds Best Employers list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is one of Fortune magazines most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazines The 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for the 12th year in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement Inspired People. Inspired Food. to bring some of the worlds most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

Job Purpose: Ensures the successful manufacturing of food products by supervising a staff of approximately 15-30 employees

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
* The position is very hands-on - supervisors are usually in the production area on-their-feet about 80% of the shift

Requirements:

* Associates of Science (AS), Associates of Arts (AA), Associates of Applied Science (AAS) or Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Agribusiness, Management, Operations, Industrial Management, or related field. 2.7 cumulative GPA or higher preferred OR 5-8 years of supervisory experience
* Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
* Proven leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position
* 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 any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa
* Must be open to relocation

Location and Shift:

* Aurora, IL
* 3rd shift
* A minimum of 15 weekends is required, this position is eligible for premium pay

Training:

Approximately six weeks spent in a hands-on training environment

Production Supervisors will look to partner cross-functionally with other leaders in operations, quality control, engineering, and purchasing to learn about our products, the company, and industry dynamics.

Production Supervisors will begin their careers connecting with and learning virtually from our corporate team. These individuals will be experts within their respective fields and will share an understanding of our approach and commitment

Advancement:

* A successful Production Supervisor will advance to Lead Supervisor, Superintendent, Plant Manager, International, or Operations Coordinators
* Additional opportunities may exist in different departments, facilities, or subsidiaries
* Hormel Foods promote-from-within philosophy rewards outstanding performance

Benefits: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive base salaries plus yearly bonuses, an annual merit increase performance review, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, and more.

Application Instructions: Please visit http://www.hormelfoods.com/careers to apply online.