Manager Live Production Operations Services - Jennie-O Corporate Office (WIllmar, MN) - Hormel Foods : Job Details

MANAGER LIVE PRODUCTIONS OPERATIONS SERVICES - JOTS - CORPORATE OFFICE (WILLMAR, 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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Develop programs optimizing our energy supply across the Live Production enterprise. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in providing low-cost natural gas, propane and electrical backup systems. Responsible to manage multiple projects, programs, and initiatives and execute on the projects. Understand our internal energy requirements and ensuring our need are being met by establishing strategic partnerships.

* Responsible for all shavings purchases company wide. Develop and implement programs to ensure that Shavings Purchases are properly planned for anticipated production volumes. Develop long-range shaving objectives in conjunction with overall company strategies and objectives. Monitor and maintain shavings quality standards. Procure alternative products as allowed through established specifications. Effectively communicate shavings strategies with internal and external customers. Establish supplier relationships that will guarantee the best overall value.

* Coordinate the sale and disposition of litter and mortality for all Live Production..

* Develop and implement both long- and short-range strategies for one consistent maintenance program.

* Negotiate land rental agreements for non-turkey producing land.

* Provide project management which includes:

* Planning PM's / Work Orders timing. Implementation of EAM system.

* Ordering of necessary materials

* Preparing estimates and securing multiple bids

* Learning and understanding the Hormel Production System, including both foundational elements and all four pillars. Monitors site adherence to the HPS Management Operating System and Maintenance Management Operating System for applicable areas in Live Production.

* Main areas of focus for Live Production will be:

* Maintenance and Reliability

* Focused Improvement

* Within MOS, Effective Meetings and use of RAIL to manage improvement action items.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

* A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

* A track record of successful experience in operations and live production, engineering, quality control, supply chain or related field.

* Highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to lead by influence.

* Ability to coach, mentor, and hold others accountable.

* Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.

* Excellent organizational and project management skills.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to influence, advise and manage across cross-functional players.

* Able to drive and travel to visit locations in Live Production with possible overnight stay.

* 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

* Knowledge of a Live Production system.

* Understanding of Energy Management and Shavings industry.

* Proficiency in Windows applications. Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.

LOCATION: Corporate Office Willmar, MN

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.

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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.