Manager of Safety, Security, and Medical - Jennie-O

Manager of Safety, Security and Medical – Jennie-O Faribault Plant

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   www.hormelfoods.com .

Position Overview:

This position leads the Faribault Plant to achieve the people safety vision of creating a culture of safety ownership to proactively identify and eliminate hazards and achieve our goal of zero injuries. This includes accountability for all activities associated with plant safety and health programs, medical services, safety training, recordkeeping, and the security of the Faribault Plant.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Works closely with salaried and hourly employees to design, develop, implement, and maintain all safety and health programs which meet established Hormel Foods Corporate Safety Policies and OSHA standards.
- Supports the People Safety vision of Hormel Production Systems (HPS) by guiding, motivating, and supporting plant personnel to emphasize their individual and group roles in promoting safety accountability.
- Drives a culture of safety ownership and accountability at every level, challenging the plant to continuously improve.
- Minimizes worker compensation costs through the effective management of medical services to include establishing effective working relationships with local medical professionals.
- Oversees the onsite medical department and ensures the proper reporting and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Oversees the outside security company and all facets of the security program to ensure the plant and its grounds are safe and secure.
- Leads the Safety Taskforce.
- Maintains positive relations with team members.
- Oversees the development and delivery of training solutions and monitoring the effectiveness of these programs.
- Provides coaching and guidance to ensure others become effective trainers of safety and security information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

- A bachelor's degree or equivalent safety/supervisor experience.
- Successful salaried experience as a Safety Manager or similar position.
- Demonstrated skills in the area of employee relations.
- A strong pattern of initiative, achievement, and leadership.
- Track record of driving results through inspiring others.
- Proven problem solving, decision making, persuasive, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven organizational, written and verbal 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.

Preferred

- Bilingual skills

LOCATION: Faribault, MN

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 the role is between $78,000 - $109,300 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.

BENEFITS: 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.

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

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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.