Production Supervisor/Team Leader - January 2027 or June 2027 Start - Campus Recruiting

About Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $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 and one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, was 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. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

Job Title

Production Supervisor/Team Leader (Austin, MN)

Job Purpose

 Trains and manages a team of 15+ production workers on food manufacturing plant processes. Motivates a team to attain production and quality goals and supports continuous improvement processes. Team leaders are usually “on their feet” in the production area about 80% of their shift. Typically start on 2nd or 3rd shift. Extended hours may be needed, including weekends.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Must graduate between December 2026 and May 2027 with Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
• Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions) 
• Must be open to relocation 
• Must be open to working non-traditional work hours (May include 2nd/3rd shifts, weekends, Tuesday through Saturday shifts, rotating shifts, etc) 

Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas. 

Hours

• This is a full-time, salaried position to start in January 2026 or June 2027.
• Most Team Leaders begin their careers on 2nd or 3rd shift.
• Extended hours may be needed-including weekends.
• Willingness to work alternative shifts. 

Location

• This is an on-site position based out of one of the following production facilities:
  • Austin, MN
  • Osceola, IA
  • Rochelle, IL 
  • Willmar, MN

Hormel Foods does not currently offer remote entry level career opportunities.

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive base pay of $71,240.00 annually
• Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more. 

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.
• This team leader will start on 1st shift for training; but will be moved to 2nd after training is completed. 

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/inclusion-and-belonging/

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.