Team Leader-Knoxville (Production Supervisor)

Hormel Foods; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the global food industry is seeking a Team Leader for its Knoxville, IA plant. The role involves managing production processes, leading teams, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met while providing a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, solid communication skills, and a desire for continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• 1+ year as a shift lead, shift supervisor, assistant manager, etc. OR Associates Degree.
• Proven leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills are necessary for success.

Responsibilities

• Leads team members by managing and executing plant processes.
• Ensures appropriate resources for production schedules.
• Supports continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Persuasiveness

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

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:

• Leads team members by managing and executing plant processes.
• Manages team members in attaining production and quality goals.
• Ensures appropriate resources (including materials, equipment, and staffing needs) are available to maintain production schedules.
• Supports continuous improvement processes to ensure that goals in safety, quality, cost, and customer service are met.
• Creates and maintains an engaged and team-oriented work force to improve business results.
• Team Leaders are usually "on their feet" in the production area about 80% of the shift.
• Trains and mentors’ Production Professionals
• Is responsible for meeting the requirements of safety, quality, efficiency, and costs for their assigned departments.
• Oversees multiple activities and take ownership of assigned department responsibilities.
• Exhibits a strong working knowledge of all production principles and equipment.
• Be able to manage and troubleshoot all technological tools used in production.
• Works closely with all other cross functional groups within the facility to execute plant-wide initiatives.
• Performs other tasks as needed to support the plant.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 1+ year as a shift lead, shift supervisor, assistant manager, etc. OR Associates Degree.
• Proven leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position.
• 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.

Training:

• Approximately six weeks are spent in a hands-on training environment before being assigned to a department.
• Team Leaders attend a virtual Inspired Hires orientation. This will include presentations by different divisions to increase product knowledge, company knowledge, and leadership skills.
• 6-month operational training program while on the job.

Location and Shift:

• Knoxville, IA
• Most Team Leaders begin their career on second or third shift
• Extended hours my be needed-including weekend
• Team Leaders will potentially work in environments below 40 degrees and in areas more than 60 degrees.

Benefits:

Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive wages, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock purchase plan, pension, paid vacation.

For immediate consideration, send apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

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/

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