Assistant Live Production Supervisor - Central -Willmar, MN

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Grove City, MN

14d•$59,025 - $82,625•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Assistant Supervisor in the Central Region for JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, located in the Willmar, MN Area. Hormel Foods is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue, known for brands like PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, and COLUMBUS®. The company has received numerous awards for corporate responsibility and community service.

Requirements

Discipline, responsibility, and motivation.
A forward thinking attitude and strong organizational skills.
Strong problem solving skills and decision-making ability.
A pattern of initiative and leadership.
Must be able to travel to provide support to farms in covered area.
A basic understanding of mechanical systems.
Able to meet biosecurity guidelines. Cannot own or raise any type of pet birds, any variety of wild or domestic poultry or hogs.
Valid driver’s license/able to work weekends, holidays as scheduled.
Accountable.
Able to twist/stoop/bend/squat/lift/carry/reach while handling turkeys/equipment/feed.
Able to work in a dusty environment with ammonia present in all weather conditions while using respiratory/eye protection.
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.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in animal/poultry science or a related field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Field work experience in poultry husbandry.

Responsibilities

Maximize Grow Out Farm productivity and cost control by planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling farm activities to achieve least cost/high quality market birds that meet or exceed customer specifications.
Assist in the development and implementation of both long and short-range objectives and plans for Grow Out areas in conjunction with overall Basic Production Business Unit and corporate strategies and objectives.
Analyze, review and/or provide documentation on farm and flock conditions, variances from closed flock reports, profit plans, capital expenditures, and performance standards.
Oversee training of support personnel to ensure customers are receiving products/services that meet or exceed expectations.
Ensure Grow Out farms & support areas are compliant with all appropriate company policies, procedures, and programs.
Oversee the schedule for all bird moves, brood barn cleaning, washing of barns, and support for the Benson & Grove City (Central) areas.