Feedmill Supervisor

About the role

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. This position is available at Medford Feedmill in Medford, MN.

Job Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight: Supervising and coordinating the activities of team members involved in the operations process (grinding, pelleting, and mixing feed ingredients) to ensure efficient and smooth operations.
• Monitor feed ordering and scheduling systems to ensure the most efficient production and delivery.
• Quality Control: Ensuring that all feed products meet stringent quality and safety standards by overseeing the entire production process, from raw material intake to final product delivery.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintaining compliance with industry regulations and safety protocols, including conducting regular evaluations and audits to ensure adherence to feed quality and safety programs.
• Resource Management: Managing and/or assisting resources effectively, including scheduling production, maintaining equipment, and optimizing workflow to meet production targets and minimize downtime.
• Team Member Supervision: Hire and oversee training for team members; ensuring they can perform to high safety standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Assure that all employees are kept informed and involved in department activities and problem solving through a regular schedule of employee meetings, salaried meetings, and participation on continuous improvement teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• A pattern of initiative and leadership.
• A basic understanding of milling and 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.
• Able to twist/stoop/bend/squat/lift/carry/reach while handling feed ingredients or equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in operational management, agriculture, or related fields.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Field work experience in mill operations.

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 for this role is between $62,150-$87,000 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. Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.