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

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Austin, MN

9d•$89,500 - $137,325•Remote

About The Position

This position 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. 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. Relocation is eligible for this role. This position will report to the Corporate Manager Quality Systems.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

DMAIC Orange Belt, Green Belt, A3 or similar certifications
Has experience with implementation of SafetyChain software

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, conduct 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.
Develop 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.
Assist 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.
Create and maintain SOP’s, training, and other documentation related to running QC technology systems.
Work closely with the Business Architect group for Supply Chain and IT to develop and create solutions for Quality Management System (QMS) projects.
Develop training and assist with implementation of any new software solutions deployed through the Quality Management System Team.
Troubleshoot technology/user interface issues at plant sites by working with IT and replicating on the system.
Test and validate data on the various systems the Quality Systems Team oversees.
Provide end user feedback on new system technology development.