Food Safety and Quality Supervisor

Hormel Foods Corporation is a globally recognized branded food company headquartered in Austin, Minnesota. With an annual revenue of approximately $12 billion and operations spanning more than 80 countries, Hormel Foods has a distinguished portfolio of beloved brands including Planters, Skippy, SPAM, Hormel Natural Choice, Applegate, Wholly, Hormel Black Label, Columbus, Jennie-O, and over 30 others. The company is listed on the S&P 500 Index, is part of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, and has been repeatedly acknowledged for its corporate responsibility, community service, and workplace excellence. Hormel Foods embraces a core purpose encapsulated in its tagline Inspired People. Inspired Food., which highlights the company's dedication to delivering trusted and iconic food products to consumers worldwide. The organization is well-regarded for fostering a work environment rich in diversity, equal opportunity, and advancement prospects for employees.

This Food Safety and Quality Associate/Supervisor position located in Hayward, California, within the Columbus Craft Meats division of Hormel Foods, offers a hands-on leadership role primarily focused on upholding the highest standards of product quality and food safety. The candidate will have key responsibilities supporting the management team in the rollout and enforcement of food safety practices, quality control processes, and production sanitation within the meat processing facility. The role also includes direct supervision and training of a small team of 4 to 6 quality auditors who help monitor and maintain compliance with stringent quality guidelines.

As a Food Safety and Quality Associate/Supervisor, you will be actively engaged on the production floor for approximately 60% of your shift, ensuring proactive leadership and immediate issue resolution. The position requires a proactive approach to enforcing sanitation procedures and food safety standards, contributing to a culture of quality and compliance that permeates throughout the manufacturing environment. Additionally, you will consult with the management team, offering expert leadership in food safety and quality assurance to optimize production outcomes and safeguard consumer health. This role demands excellent communication skills to facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams and maintain seamless operational workflows.

Hormel Foods prioritizes internal career growth, and this role offers advancement opportunities into higher-quality management positions across Hormel’s multiple sites and corporate office entities. New hires receive comprehensive, hands-on training that covers key industry methodologies such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Total Quality Control (TQC), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP). Hormel Foods also provides competitive compensation with a base salary range between $57,900 and $81,100, which is augmented by benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plans with employer match, stock purchase options, paid time off, relocation assistance, and educational opportunities for employees’ children. This position requires authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship and a readiness for possible relocation.