Feedmill Supervisor -Jennie-O (Atwater, MN)

SUPERVISOR – FEEDMILL-ATWATER – JENNIE-O (ATWATER, 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, 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:

• Operational Oversight: Supervising and coordinating the activities of team members involved in the operations process (grinding, pelleting, and mixing feed ingredients) to ensure efficient and smooth operations. Monitor feed ordering and scheduling systems to ensure the most efficient production and delivery.
• Quality Control: Ensuring that all feed products meet stringent quality and safety standards by overseeing the entire production process, from raw material intake to final product packaging delivery
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintaining compliance with industry regulations and safety protocols, including conducting regular evaluations and audits to ensure adherence to feed quality and safety programs.
• Resource Management: Managing and/or assisting resources effectively, including scheduling production, maintaining equipment, and optimizing workflow to meet production targets and minimize downtime
• Team Member Supervision: Hire and oversee training for team members; ensuring they can perform to high safety standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Assure that all employees are kept informed and involved in department activities and problem solving through a regular schedule of employee meetings, salaried meetings, and participation on continuous improvement teams.

QUALFICATIONS:

Required

• Pattern of initiative and leadership.
• Basic understanding of milling and/or manufacturing 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.
• Able to twist/stoop/bend/squat/lift/carry/reach while handling turkeys/equipment/feed and/or feed ingredients or equipment.
• 3-5 years supervisory/leadership 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.

Preferred

• A bachelor’s degree in operational management, agriculture, or related fields.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Field work experience in mill operations.

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 $61,000-$85,500 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.

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