Production Manager

Maintenance Supervisor – Suffolk, VAShift: Mon – Fri 2:30 pm - midnight. Weekend coverage when required.To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.Hormel Foods CorporationABOUT HORMEL FOODS —Inspired People. Inspired Food.™Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $9 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands includeSKIPPY®,SPAM®,Hormel®Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel®Black Label®, Columbus®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 on the“Global 2000 World’s Best Employers”list byForbesmagazine for three straight years, is one ofFortunemagazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for the 12thyear in a row, 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, visitwww.hormelfoods.comandhttp://csr.hormelfoods.com/.Great New! Additions to our team.RESPONSIBILITIES:Makes departmental decisions regarding maintenance (maintenance management)Develops an understanding of the equipment and manufacturing processesTrains and supervises mechanics, electricians, plumbers and other skilled tradesOffers sound technical and engineering advice for facilities performance improvementUtilizes a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)Uses CAD to gather information and design custom alterations to equipmentSelects vendors for equipment purchasesTroubleshoots mechanical processesInstalls and starts-up new equipment and processesDevelops creative ideas to cut costsSupervises equipment design changesMonitors and controls energy useResearches alteration requests and provides justificationNegotiates and oversees contract workAuthorizes, delegates and follows-up with maintenance work-orders, schedules preventive maintenance for equipmentEnsures safety and security of physical plant and facilitiesVerifies and completes administrative workCommunicates department projects with plant managementQUALIFICATIONS:Candidate must have 3 or more years of maintenance supervisory experience.Innovative, have good technical and mechanical knowledge, and possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skillsMust be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United StatesApplicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visaLOCATION:Suffolk, VABENEFITS:Planters offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k) immediate eligible, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid personal time, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees.ADVANCEMENT:Maintenance supervision is often the stepping stone to maintenance engineering, corporate engineering, project engineering, design engineering, or plant management.Additional opportunities may exist in different departments, facilities, or subsidiariesHormel Foods' "promote-from-within" philosophy rewards outstanding performanceThe base pay range for this position $72,000to $95,000per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills set, level of experience, and specific office 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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.