Job Description

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:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agribusiness, Management, Operations, Industrial Management, or related field with a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA preferred OR 3+ years of relevant supervisory experience.
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 in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa
Must be open to relocation or within a commutable distance of one of Hormel Food’s manufacturing facilities.

Location and Shift:

Typical starting locations include facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois, and Georgia.

Location is based on business needs at the time an offer is made

Most Production Supervisors begin their career on second or third shift
A minimum of 15 weekends is required, this position is eligible for premium pay

Training:

Approximately six weeks are spent in a hands-on training environment before being promoted to a department
Production Supervisors partner with other supervisors and managers to learn about our products, the company, and industry dynamics
Production Supervisors attend a virtual Inspired Hires orientation. This will include presentations by different divisions to increase product knowledge, company knowledge, and leadership skills.

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