Production Manager- Sparta, WI

Production Manager – Century Foods International

Hormel Foods Corporation 

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

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The principal purpose of this position is to manage and maintain a plant and achieve all production, quality, sanitation, people and food safety goals.

• Oversee and direct all production and sanitation operations
• 1st shift oversees all shifts including weekends- must have flexible schedule.
• Manage, train, and evaluate all designated managers
• Communicate and coordinate daily activities with cross-functional teams 
• Implement, lead, and help enforce strong and defined safety, quality, and production practices which may include working with suppliers and customers to initiate improvements. 
• Enforce company policies, perform corrective action when necessary and complete employee evaluations
• Assist and coach the plant personnel in developing and maintaining general requirements
• Meet all assigned KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Champion and drive company production systems. Leverage production systems to achieve all KPIs.
• Exhibit leadership qualities in the company and community prompted through the employee handbook guidelines, management training and direction.
• Assist in all other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing plant supervision.
• A pattern of initiative and leadership.
• Strong problem-solving, decision making, and project management skills. 
• Highly developed interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

• 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.

LOCATION: 

Sparta, WI

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 $76,000 - $109,00 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, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

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