Job Description

PROJECT ENGINEER – OSCEOLA FOODS LLC (OSCEOLA, IA)

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer employer 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 approximately $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, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, 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:

• Participates in the development of new production processes and equipment.
• Thoroughly understands and practices the most current Hormel Engineering principles of effective Project Management.
• Directs the installation, start-up and debugging of highly sophisticated “state-of-the-art” production systems.
• Develops, prepares, and recommends appropriation requests for capital and annual maintenance projects.
• Recommends the use of outside contractors/suppliers and effectively coordinates their use to achieve project objectives.
• Sets up preventive maintenance schedules for new equipment and machinery to ensure up time and extended life.
• Utilizes principles of root cause analysis and reliability centered maintenance to solve complex problems.
• Supports expanded utilization of the company's Enterprise Asset Management System and its use as a key management information tool.
• Assists with Environmental Sustainability program implementation (including energy projects and environmental compliance activities).
• Assists with Process Safety Management (PSM)/Risk Management (RM) programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• A strong pattern of initiative and highly developed leadership skills.
• Proven problem-solving, decision-making, project management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication 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.
• Current or 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 in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or another technical field.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a Maintenance Engineer, Staff Engineer, Industrial Engineer or similar engineering role
• Successful completion of leadership training course(s), such as Dale Carnegie or similar training.

LOCATION/SHIFT:   Osceola, IA

• Day shift: 6:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday, weekends as needed

   

  Relocation is offered to eligible candidates.

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, 401(k), stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more. 

The base pay range for this position $93,400 to $130,800 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. 

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/

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.