[Hiring] Food Safety Quality Corporate Staff Engineer -Systems Improvement @Hormel Foods Family of Companies

Role Description

This position will report to the Corporate Manager Quality Systems. Relocation is eligible for this role. The person awarded this role will be assigned to either FSQ Corporate Staff Engineer – Systems Improvement or Senior FSQ Corporate Staff Engineer – Systems Improvement depending on the strength of their experience and qualifications.

This role leads the implementation and ongoing advancement of Manufacturing Data Enablement (MDE) utilizing SafetyChain software, serving as the primary point of contact for system deployment, adoption, and performance across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead implementation efforts for new plant manufacturing data enablement (MDE) technology utilizing SafetyChain software.
• Coordinate implementation team, prepare plant forms, and identify key data for trending and reporting.
• Conduct risk mitigation of system failure by reviewing maturity scorecards from each facility.
• Provide support and direction to lagging plants to ensure full facility implementation across the enterprise.
• Maintain a relationship with the MDE vendor to improve the MDE system and leverage its capabilities.
• Assist with management and implementation of all QC related programs and systems enterprise-wide.
• Create and maintain SOPs, training, and other documentation related to running QC technology systems.
• Work closely with the Business Architect group for Supply Chain and IT on Quality Management System (QMS) projects.
• Develop training and assist with implementation of new software solutions deployed through the Quality Management System Team.
• Troubleshoot technology/user interface issues at plant sites by working with IT.
• Test and validate data on the various systems the Quality Systems Team oversees.
• Provide end user feedback on new system technology development.
• Extensive travel required during the 2-year initial implementation phase of the project (60-70%).
• Some travel required for development and training (30-40%) as needed after initial implementation.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A record of successful experience in plant food safety and quality activities.
• Experience in leading projects to successful conclusions.
• Experience with FSQ systems (IQS, QCOC, Global Vision).
• Demonstrated pattern of initiative and leadership.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Strong problem solving, decision-making, public speaking, and project management skills.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including aptitude in Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Minimum of four years FSQ supervisor, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Extensive travel required during the 2-year initial implementation phase of the project (60-70%).
• Some travel required for development and training (30-40%) as needed.

Requirements

• DMAIC Orange Belt, Green Belt, A3 or similar certifications preferred.
• Experience with implementation of SafetyChain software preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus bonus.
• Annual merit increase performance reviews.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Non-contributory pension.
• 401(k) immediate eligibility.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Relocation assistance.
• Paid vacation.
• FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees.