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TEAM LEADER - AUSTIN PLANT (AUSTIN, MN)

Hormel Foods Corporation

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 —  _Inspired People. Inspired Food.™_

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, _Skippy_ _®_ ,  _SPAM_ ® ,  _Hormel_ _®_ _ Natural Choice_ _®_ _, Applegate_ _®_ _, Justin’s_ _®_ _, 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. 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 .

**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.

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 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.

+ This team leader will start on 1 st shift for training; but will be moved to 2 nd after training is completed.

LOCATION AND SHIFT:

+ Hormel's Flagship Plant in Austin, MN

+ Most Team Leaders begin their careers on 2nd or 3rd shift.

+ Extended hours may be needed-including weekends.

+ Willingness to work alternative shifts.

+ Team Leaders will potentially work in environments below 40 degrees and in areas more than 60 degrees.

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 the Team Leader role is between **$60,000 - $70,000** 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.

**BENEFITS:** 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, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

For immediate consideration, 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/_

**Requisition ID** : 31083

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