Supervisor -Egg Production – Jennie-O (Byron, MN)

SUPERVISOR – EGG PRODUCTION – JENNIE-O (BYRON, 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 productivity and profit contributions by planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling activities to achieve the best egg for the least cost from assigned farms.
• Assist with the management of flocks and the monitoring of environmental conditions of flocks seeing that all details necessary for maximizing performance are carried out on a consistent basis.
• Assist with the planning and directing of farm work with in your assigned farms.
• Know, understand, and enforce all sanitation/isolation procedures set forth by Animal Husbandry policy along with company policy.
• Manage facilities, flocks and bird handling activities in a manner consistent with established animal welfare guidelines.
• Promote safety so that employees always have safety in the forefront of their minds.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
• 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. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Two years in a leadership role or relevant work experience in the agricultural industry
• A valid driver’s license with good vehicle operating record required.
• Employee development, training, and evaluation along with discipline, responsibility, and motivation.
• A forward thinking attitude and strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem solving skills and decision-making ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to accept challenge and deal positively with adversity.
• A pattern of initiative and leadership.
• Able to meet Biosecurity program including wearing eye and respiratory equipment on an occasional basis.

Preferred

• At least five years supervisory experience.
• A degree in animal husbandry or an agricultural related field.

LOCATION: Byron, MN (Company housing preferred at one position)

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.

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