Food Safety and Quality Associate Supervisor

Hormel Foods; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Hormel Foods is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Associate Supervisor in Suffolk, VA. This role involves supporting management in food safety processes while supervising a team of quality auditors. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree or relevant supervisory experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to food safety standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Discretionary annual merit increases

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Agricultural Business, or comparable field preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a quality role.

Responsibilities

• Manage product quality and lead quality auditors.
• Oversee sanitation procedures and food safety in the production area.
• Train employees to achieve quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality Management

Food Safety Practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Food Safety and Quality Associate Supervisor - Suffolk

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based.

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.

Job Purpose: Supports management in the implementation of food safety and food quality processes and procedures. Trains and manages 4-6 quality auditors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, direct and train employees to achieve quality standards
• Manage product quality
• Creates and maintains an engaged and team-oriented work force to improve business results
• Consults with management, providing leadership on quality and food safety in the manufacturing facility
• Oversees sanitation procedures and food safety
• This position is very hands-on – Food Safety and Quality Supervisors are usually in the production area “on their feet” about 60% of the shift

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Management, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred OR 5+ years of relevant supervisory 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
• Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of a variety of Hormel Foods Products, which may include but not limited to, pork, beef, chicken, turkey, and nuts
• Must be open to relocation
• Facilitated clear and effective communication across cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment, ensuring seamless collaboration and prompt resolution of issues by utilizing thorough verbal and written formats

Location:

• Suffolk, VA

Training:

• Training is hands-on and consists of supervisory training and courses in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Total Quality Control (TQC), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)

Advancement:

• The Food Safety and Quality career path may include advancing to a higher-level quality management positions at your current location, another facility, subsidiary location, or the Corporate Office
• Hormel Foods’ “promote-from-within” philosophy rewards outstanding performance

Compensations:

• 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 $57,900-$81,100 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.

Benefits:

• Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

“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/”