Operations Management Development Associate (Multiple Locations)

Hormel Foods

  • Austin, MN
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Job Description:Operations Management Development AssociateTo save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.ABOUT HORMEL FOODS - Inspired People. Inspired Food.™Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, 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 America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized on Fast Company's list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023-24 Corporate Equality Index 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, visit .Job Purpose:There may be no better place to launch or advance your supply chain career than at Hormel Foods Corporation. That's because we've structured our Operations Management Development Program (OMDP) in a way that enables you to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the supply chain, gain enriching and diverse experiences and work side by side with experienced leaders to power your career. In this program you'll bring your talent and drive to build and manage our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands and help us to bring some of the world's most trusted brands to tables across the globe.Operations Management Development Associate
  • The Operations Management Development Program (OMDP) at Hormel Foods is designed with one thing in mind, YOUR career in Operations Management.
  • During the 33-36 month rotational program, you'll gain challenging experience working diverse assignments in all the functions of Manufacturing, Production Planning and Operations Management. Additionally, you will learn our processes and procedures while also being exposed to People Safety, Food Safety, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and LEAN/Operational Excellence. Throughout the program, you will gain invaluable skills and capabilities through structured personal and professional development sessions.
  • The scope of each assignment is designed to build your operations foundational skillset. In addition, you will sharpen key leadership skills & operational knowledge needed to accelerate your career at Hormel Foods Corporation. The OMDP program is ideal for individuals who are passionate about pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone to develop into an operations professional.
  • The focus of the OMDP program is to challenge each participant in a variety of cross-functional development rotations through robust assignments across Hormel's North America operations organization. At Hormel Foods, you'll find a community of operations professionals that are aligned around developing our operations leadership pipeline. As a OMDP participant, you'll receive mentoring & leadership connection opportunities to build your network & help you to envision potential career paths at Hormel Foods.
  • Hormel Foods OMDP program provides an exciting development program consisting of three rotational assignments focusing on our greatest assets our people, our food and our processes while gaining exposure to other areas of our company. To provide a well-rounded experience, you will be based at one of our critical manufacturing operations while being exposed to challenging assignments and experiences.
The assignments will provide OMDP participants with:
  • Structured & deliberate exposure to critical experiences to expediate development of key Supply Chain & Leadership competencies
  • Exposure to Safety, Quality, Manufacturing, Human capital management, project management, business acumen, and LEAN/Operations Excellence tools and principles.
  • Presentations and networking opportunities with the senior supply chain leadership team.
  • Development opportunities through structured learning events.
  • Upon successful completion of the program, participants will transition into key operations roles across Hormel Foods businesses as identified by current business needs.
Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements):
  • Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Operations Management/Supply Chain/Logistics/Business Management or related field with an expected graduation date of December 2025 or May 2026.
  • Strong academic performance minimum; preferred 3.0 GPA
  • Ability AND desire to relocate within the United States
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and be a fast learner
  • Desire to pursue a career in Supply Chain/Operations
  • Relevant work experience in a previous co-op/internship required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships
  • Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines
  • Strong Microsoft Office Skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
  • Prior experiencing participating in a team environment
  • Ability to travel up to 15%
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Desire for a career in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; ability to analyze and interpret data
  • Detail oriented and strong problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Proven leadership experience through work experience, involvement in campus activities, outreach, community service, and/or extracurricular activities
  • Strong written and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to persuade and influence others
  • High potential/high interest to develop as future leader within the supply chain/operations organization
  • Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community
Compensation:
  • The starting rate for this role is $1,350.00 weekly ($70,200 annually).
Benefits:
  • Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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