Job Description

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER (CORPORATE OFFICE - AUSTIN, MN PREFERRED or REMOTE BASED IN THE MIDWEST WITH PROXIMITY TO A MAJOR AIRPORT) WITH UP TO 80% TRAVEL

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer employer 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

Position awarded will be assigned to either Senior Continuous Improvement Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Associate Continuous Improvement Manager, or Continuous Improvement Lead- depending on the strength of their experience and qualifications.

Relocation is eligible for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Trains, coaches, and supports internal plant locations on implementation of the Hormel Production System.
• Audits and evaluates plant progress on the HPS Maturity Model and provides specific feedback to improve compliance and performance.
• Coaches, educates, and certifies team members on Focused Improvement tools and methodologies.
• Supports the plants in effective application of the Maintenance Work Process, Autonomous Maintenance, and the Maintenance Management Operating System.
• Mentors and advises problem-solving teams throughout the organization in the utilization of improvement tools, methods, data collection and statistics.
• Actively participates in the annual Best-of-the-Best process to recognize enterprise process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• A passion for continuous improvement.
• Travel up to 80% of the time to support plant implementations of the Hormel Production System.
• A bachelor's degree or significant industry experience.
• A pattern of initiative and leadership.
• Proven problem-solving, decision making and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and time management skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to lead multiple teams on a variety of complex projects.
• A track record of successfully executing Continuous Improvement Tools such as DMAIC, Lean, Kaizen, A3, and REPS.
• 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

• Six Sigma Orange, Green, or Black Belt Certification (certification status may factor into the career level awarded.

LOCATION: Austin, MN Corporate Office (Preferred) or remote (based in the midwest with proximity to a major airport)

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range is between $67,500 - $158,900 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, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, 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.

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/