Food Safety Quality Corporate Staff Engineer -Systems Improvement- Austin, MN; Willmar, MN; or Remote

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

Hormel Foods Corporation

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — 

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, 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 by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.  For more information, visit hormelfoods.com. hormelfoods.com.

FSQ CORPORATE STAFF ENGINEER - SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT - CORPORATE OFFICE (AUSTIN, WILLMAR, MN, or REMOTE WORK (Approval Required)

This position will report to the Corporate Manager Quality Systems.

Relocation is eligible for this role.

The person awarded this role will be assigned to either FSQ Corporate Staff Engineer – Systems Improvement or Senior FSQ Corporate Staff Engineer – Systems Improvement depending on the strength of their experience and qualifications.

ROLE SCOPE

This role leads the implementation and ongoing advancement of Manufacturing Data Enablement (MDE) utilizing SafetyChain software, serving as the primary point of contact for system deployment, adoption, and performance across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead implementation efforts for new plant manufacturing data enablement (MDE) technology utilizing SafetyChain software.  This involves coordination of implementation team, preparation of plant forms, identification of key data to be used in trending and reporting. 

• Once initial implementation efforts are completed across Hormel facilities, conducts risk mitigation of system failure by reviewing maturity scorecards from each facility, providing support and direction to lagging plants as needed to ensure full facility implementation across the enterprise.

• Develops system maturity by maintaining a relationship with the MDE vendor and ensures that Hormel continues to find ways to improve the MDE system allowing the company to fully leverage the system and its capabilities to drive business results.

• Assists with management and implementation of all QC related programs and systems enterprise wide including tactical systems such as Global Vision, SharePoint, QCOC, IQS, and PolicyTech.

• Creates and maintains SOP’s, training, and other documentation related to running QC technology systems. 

• Works closely with the Business Architect group for Supply Chain and IT to develop and create solutions for Quality Management System (QMS) projects.

• Develops training and assists with implementation of any new software solutions deployed through the Quality Management System Team.  

• Troubleshooting technology/user interface issues at plant sites by working with IT and replicating on the system.

• Testing and validating data on the various systems the Quality Systems Team oversees.

• Provides end user feedback on new system technology development.

• Extensive travel required during the 2-year initial implementation phase of the project (60-70%).  Once initial implementation is completed, some travel required for development and training (30-40%) as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• A record of successful experience in plant food safety and quality activities, experience in leading projects to successful conclusions.

• Experience with FSQ systems (IQS, QCOC, Global Vision).

• Demonstrated pattern of initiative and leadership.

• Ability to influence without direct authority.

• Strong problem solving, decision-making, public speaking, and project management skills.

• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Strong computer skills including aptitude in Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint

• Minimum of four years FSQ supervisor, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent experience

• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
• Must be 18 years of age or older 

• Extensive travel required during the 2-year initial implementation phase of the project (60-70%).  Once initial implementation is completed, some travel required for development and training (30-40%) as needed

Preferred

• DMAIC Orange Belt, Green Belt, A3 or similar certifications

• Has experience with implementation of SafetyChain software

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, 401(k) immediate eligible, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees.

The base pay range for this position $89,500-$137,325 per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills set, level of experience, and specific office location. 

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 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.