Food Safety & Quality Manager

Hormel Foods; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 103,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees

Job summary

Hormel Foods in Faribault, MN is seeking a Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Manager to oversee food safety programs and ensure compliance with USDA standards. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in quality assurance and food safety, preferably leading teams in a plant environment.

The position offers a competitive base pay range of $103,000 - $144,000, along with benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and educational assistance for employees' children.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Quality Assurance and food safety experience in a plant environment.
• Prior Food Safety & Quality Manager experience leading FSQ for a plant operation.
• Knowledge of GMPs, FDA, FSMA, and SOP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assures FSQ personnel, processes, and programs meet company standards.
• Manages and oversees food safety and quality programs.
• Acts as a key liaison with USDA inspection personnel.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Manager – Jennie-O - Faribault, MN

Hormel Foods Corporation

Responsibilities

• Assures all FSQ personnel, processes, and programs meet or exceed company standards for product safety, quality, sanitation, process knowledge, and technology.
• Establishes, documents, implements, and maintains FSQ programs, procedures, and product specifications across all phases of plant operations.
• Manages and oversees food safety and quality programs to ensure Hormel products comply with all USDA, FDA, and internal Hormel standards.
• Provides strong leadership, direction, and support to both plant operations and the FSQ department.
• Mentors, trains, and develops FSQ supervisors.
• Leads the development and execution of Statistical Process Control (SPC) programs to effectively control process variables and drive improvement.
• Manages the monitoring, analysis, and reporting of departmental and plant-wide goals, KPIs, and performance metrics to improve quality, maximize efficiencies, and reduce costs.
• Leads the development, implementation, validation, and maintenance of HACCP and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP) programs.
• Ensures continuous compliance with all applicable USDA regulations, animal welfare standards, and company policies.
• Serves as the primary lead for the investigation, resolution, and documentation of consumer complaints related to food safety and quality concerns.
• Leads root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for food safety, quality, and regulatory issues.
• Drives focused improvement initiatives and special projects to strengthen food safety systems and operational excellence.
• Leads the implementation and sustainment of Hormel Production System (HPS) principles and the FSQ Foundation within the plant.
• Acts as a key liaison with USDA inspection personnel, corporate FSQ, and plant leadership to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Responsible for training of employees and oversight related to the plant's New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS) program.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on Quality Assurance and food safety experience in a plant environment.
• Prior Food Safety & Quality Manager experience leading FSQ for a plant operation.
• Previous supervisory experience over a Food Safety & Quality Team.
• Working knowledge of food safety and QA programs.
• Knowledge of GMPs, FDA, FSMA, and SOP requirements.
• Strong leadership skills or supervisory experience.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• 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.

Location and Compensation

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 $103,000 - $144,000 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.

Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package include 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 vacation, FREE two‑year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.