Continuous Improvement Manager Austin, MN preferred or remote based in Midwest US

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER (CORPORATE OFFICE - AUSTIN MN PREFERRED or REMOTE BASED IN THE MIDWEST WITH PROXIMITY TO A MAJOR AIRPORT) WITH UP TO 80% TRAVEL

To save time applying Hormel Foods does not offer employer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

About Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation based in Austin Minnesota is a global branded food company with approximately $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 Americas most responsible companies by Newsweek recognized by TIME magazine as one of the Worlds Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information visit .

Position awarded will be assigned to either Senior Continuous Improvement Manager Continuous Improvement Manager Associate Continuous Improvement Manager or Continuous Improvement Lead- depending on the strength of their experience and qualifications.

Relocation is eligible for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Trains coaches and supports internal plant locations on implementation of the Hormel Production System.
• Audits and evaluates plant progress on the HPS Maturity Model and provides specific feedback to improve compliance and performance.
• Coaches educates and certifies team members on Focused Improvement tools and methodologies.
• Supports the plants in effective application of the Maintenance Work Process Autonomous Maintenance and the Maintenance Management Operating System.
• Mentors and advises problem-solving teams throughout the organization in the utilization of improvement tools methods data collection and statistics.
• Actively participates in the annual Best-of-the-Best process to recognize enterprise process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• A passion for continuous improvement.
• Travel up to 80% of the time to support plant implementations of the Hormel Production System.
• A bachelors degree or significant industry experience.
• A pattern of initiative and leadership.
• Proven problem-solving decision making and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and time management skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to lead multiple teams on a variety of complex projects.
• A track record of successfully executing Continuous Improvement Tools such as DMAIC Lean Kaizen A3 and REPS.
• 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.

Preferred

• Six Sigma Orange Green or Black Belt Certification (certification status may factor into the career level awarded.

LOCATION: Austin MN Corporate Office (Preferred) or remote (based in the midwest with proximity to a major airport)

COMPENSATION/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 is between $67500 - $158900 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 include comprehensive medical dental and vision coveragediscretionary annual merit increases bonuses 401(k) with employer match stock purchase plan paid time off FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and more.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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: Experience:

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