Job Description

SUPERVISOR - GROW OUT PRODUCTION - Jennie-O (GROVE CITY, MN)

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, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $11 billion in annual revenues across 75 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Columbus®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label® 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 on the “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for the 12 years, 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 www.hormelfoods.com and https://csr.hormelfoods.com/. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maximize Grow Out Farm productivity and cost control by planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling farm activities to achieve least cost/high quality market birds that meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Assist in the development and implementation of both long and short-range objectives and plans for Grow Out areas in conjunction with overall Basic Production Business Unit and corporate strategies and objectives.
• Analyze, review and/or provide documentation on farm and flock conditions, variances from closed flock reports, profit plans, capital expenditures, and performance standards.
• Oversee training of farm personnel to ensure customers are receiving products/services that meet or exceed expectations.
• Manage flock health to support turkey brooding and growing operations.
• Ensure Grow Out farms compliance with all appropriate company policies, procedures, and programs.
• Through leadership, development of competencies, training, and effective role modeling, personally embrace our Cultural Beliefs to create experiences, beliefs, and actions that will drive our key results.

QUALFICATIONS:

Required

• Two years in a leadership role or relevant work experience in the agricultural industry
• Discipline, responsibility, and motivation.
• A forward thinking attitude and strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem solving skills and decision-making ability.
• A pattern of initiative and leadership.
• Must be able to travel to provide support to farms in covered area.
• A basic understanding of mechanical systems.
• Able to meet biosecurity guidelines. Cannot own or raise any type of pet birds, any variety of wild or domestic poultry or hogs.
• Valid driver’s license/able to work weekends, holidays as scheduled.
• Accountable.
• Able to twist/stoop/bend/squat/lift/carry/reach while handling turkeys/equipment/feed.
• Able to work in a dusty environment with ammonia present in all weather conditions while using respiratory/eye protection.
• 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 animal/poultry science or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Field work experience in poultry husbandry.

LOCATION: Grove City, MN Area

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

To be considered, please submit a resume during the application process.

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.