MAINTENANCE MANAGER – BARRON PLANT - JENNIE-O (BARRON, WI)

To save time applying, Jennie-O does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. A requirement of a position with Jennie-O is to be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

ABOUT JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE INC. – Food that inspires you to live well.

Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc., based in Willmar, Minn., is one of the largest and most beloved turkey brands in the world. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), Jennie-O Turkey Store offers an array of more than 1,500 high quality fresh, frozen, refrigerated and deli turkey products that are distributed throughout the United States and 40 countries worldwide. Jennieo.com

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary function of the Maintenance Manager is to guide and direct an assigned staff of maintenance supervisors, engineers, and support personnel engaged in activities involving the repair and maintenance of plant equipment and facilities. The incumbent champions the implementation of best practices in maintenance and operational excellence in support of continuous reliability improvement.

The person in this position:

Manages the efficient execution of all maintenance and repair activities.
Communicates and applies expert knowledge in the areas of proactive maintenance management.
Develops, presents, recommends, selects and coordinates training for plant personnel at all levels, as appropriate, regarding equipment and process reliability.
Supports the efficient utilization of the Company's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) System and ensures its use as a key management information tool.
Prepares budgets and implementation plans for reliability improvement efforts and maintenance repair expenditures (including the identification of outside resources when appropriate).
Works closely with the Manager of Plant Engineering and other plant personnel to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, statues, codes, and regulations as well as internal Company policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Minimum five years' experience in maintenance or engineering management roles to include Plant Engineering Manager, Maintenance Superintendent, or Maintenance Manager of 150,000+ sq. ft. facility or similar.
A bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical field or equivalent relevant work experience.
Successful completion of one week ammonia refrigeration training with RETA certification or similar certification preferred.
A strong pattern of initiative.
Highly developed leadership and teamwork skills.
Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
Ability to prioritize and balance many tasks simultaneously.
Strong working knowledge of basic computer applications with the ability to master EAMS software.
Previously obtained CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional) or ability to achieve certification in 18 months or less.
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.

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus target incentive, discretionary annual merit increase, annual performance review, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, personal paid time off (PTO), FREE two-year community or technical college tuition for children of employees, relocation assistance and more. On-the-job training, certifications and opportunities to expand skill sets.

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 $101,000-$141,000 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.

At Jennie-O Turkey Store 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/

Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.