About The Position

Hormel Foods Corporation is hiring a Team Leader/Production Supervisor for its Progressive Processing operation in Dubuque, Iowa. The role leads and executes plant processes, manages team members toward production and quality goals, and ensures that materials, equipment, and staffing are available to maintain production schedules. The Team Leader supports continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and customer service, and fosters an engaged, team-oriented workforce. Team Leaders are typically on their feet in the production area for about 80% of the shift. The position begins with approximately six weeks of hands-on training before assignment to a department, virtual new employee orientation, and a six-month on-the-job operational training program. Most Team Leaders begin on second or third shift. Extended hours, including weekends, may be needed. Work may take place in environments below 40 degrees or in areas above 60 degrees. Starting pay is $70,000–$82,500 per year, with potential bonus. Hormel Foods describes the role's broader compensation package as including benefits and other compensation, subject to applicable terms.

Requirements

  • At least one year of experience as a shift lead, shift supervisor, assistant manager, or in a similar role, or an associate degree.
  • Demonstrated leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must not now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute plant processes while managing team members.
  • Manage team members in attaining production and quality goals.
  • Ensure materials, equipment, staffing, and other appropriate resources are available to maintain production schedules.
  • Support continuous improvement processes to meet safety, quality, cost, and customer service goals.
  • Create and maintain an engaged, team-oriented workforce to improve business results.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation
  • Potential bonus
  • Annual merit increase performance reviews
  • Free two-year community or technical college tuition for employees' children
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