Team Leader-Fort Smith

Hormel Foods • Fort Smith, AR

18h • Onsite

About The Position

About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company withapproximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® 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, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com H 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 work force to improve business results. Team Leaders are usually “on their feet” in the production area about 80% of the shift. Qualifications: Required: 1+ year as a shift lead, shift supervisor, assistant manager, etc. OR Associate Degree. Proven leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position. 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. This will include presentations by different divisions to increase product knowledge, company knowledge, and leadership skills. 6-month operational training program while on the job. Location and Shift: Fort Smith, AR Most Team Leaders begin their careers on night shift. Shifts are 12 hours, working three days one week and four days the next week. BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive wages, annual merit increase, performance reviews, medical, dental, 401(k), stock purchase plan, paid time off. At Planters, base pay is one part of our total compensation package . The base hiring pay for this role is $70,200 per year, and your actual total compensation will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location. At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/ Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Requirements

• 1+ year as a shift lead, shift supervisor, assistant manager, etc. OR Associate Degree.
• Proven leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position.
• 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.

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 work force to improve business results.

Benefits

• Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package.
• Competitive wages, annual merit increase, performance reviews, medical, dental, 401(k), stock purchase plan, paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree