Jennie-O Manager- MRO, Housing and Inventory Control- Live Production

Jennie-O Manager- MRO, Housing and Inventory Control- Live Production

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

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and manage business relationships with key Live Production suppliers in support of Live Production operations and Project Engineering teams.
• Negotiate key supplier agreements and leverage company scale to secure preferred pricing and terms.
• Utilize data systems to optimize inventory levels and maintain accurate inventory status and reporting.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, and distribution processes to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures across Live Production operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Agriculture, Operations Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in purchasing, inventory management, supply chain, logistics, or related operations.

• Preferred

• Experience supporting Live Production or agricultural operations.
• Experience managing supplier contracts and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Experience with company housing, property management, or facilities-related programs.
• Advanced degree or professional certification in supply chain or operations management.
• 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

• Advanced degree or professional certification in supply chain or operations management.

LOCATION: Willmar, MN

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 $89,050 to $124,675 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.