Job Description

Associate Quality and Process Control Supervisor 

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ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, 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 on Fast Company’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index 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 world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

Job Purpose:  Supports management in the implementation of food safety and food quality processes and procedures. Trains and manages 4-6 quality auditors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, direct and train employees to achieve quality standards
• Manage product quality
• Creates and maintains an engaged and team-oriented work force to improve business results
• Consults with management, providing leadership on quality and food safety in the manufacturing facility
• Oversees sanitation procedures and food safety
• This position is very hands-on – Quality and Process Control Supervisors are usually in the production area “on their feet” about 60% of the shift.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Management, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred OR 5+ years of relevant supervisory experience 
• 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 comfortable with the preparation and consumption of a variety of Hormel Foods Products, which may include but not limited to, pork, beef, chicken, and nuts.
• Must be open to relocation
• Facilitated clear and effective communication across cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment, ensuring seamless collaboration and prompt resolution of issues by utilizing thorough verbal and written formats.

Location:

• 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

Training:

Training is hands-on and consists of supervisory training and courses in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Total Quality Control (TQC), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP). 

Advancement:

• The Quality and Process Control career path may include advancing to a higher-level quality management positions at your current location, another facility, subsidiary location, or the Corporate Office
• 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.

The base pay range for this position $65,000 to $70,000 per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills set, level of experience, and specific office location. 
 

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.