Team Leader-Algona

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $11 billion in annual revenues across 75 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Columbus®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label® 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, has been named on Forbes’ “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list, recognized as one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, and has received numerous awards for corporate responsibility and community service.

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 workforce to improve business results.
• Team Leaders are usually "on their feet" in the production area about 80% of the shift.

Requirements

• 1+ year as a shift lead, shift supervisor, assistant manager, etc. OR associate's degree.
• Proven leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills.
• 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, including presentations by different divisions to increase product knowledge, company knowledge, and leadership skills.
• 6-month operational training program while on the job.

Location and Schedule

• Algona, Iowa
• Most Team Leaders begin their career on second or third shift.
• Extended hours may be needed, including weekends.
• Team Leaders will potentially work in environments below 40 degrees and in areas more than 60 degrees.

Pay

The base hiring pay range for this role is between $59,025 - $82,625 per year. Actual base pay within that range will depend upon factors including job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Discretionary annual merit increases and bonuses.
• Profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match.
• Stock purchase plan and relocation assistance.
• Paid vacation.
• Free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees.