MANAGER OF GROWR RELATIONS AND CONTRACTS - JENNIE-O (WILLMAR, MN)
To save time applying, Jennie-O does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. A requirement of a position with Jennie-O is to be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
ABOUT JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE INC. – Food that inspires you to live well.
Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc., based in Willmar, Minn., is one of the largest and most beloved turkey brands in the world. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), Jennie-O Turkey Store offers an array of more than 1,500 high quality fresh, frozen, refrigerated and deli turkey products that are distributed throughout the United States and 40 countries worldwide. Jennieo.com
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 hormelfoods.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish/maintain a solid working relationship with contract growers and independent grow partners to successfully negotiate and renew competitive procurement contracts needed to meet plan.
- Oversee regular cadence of grower advisory board meetings and review production results/ranking system with contract and independent growers.
- Establish/maintain regular communication with internal growout management team in relation to support of contract/independent grower oversight.
- Partners with growout team to develop long-range strategic model to attain company objectives with respect to bird age/weight, for pounds processed and meat needs.
- Partners with growout team to plan long-term growing space needs to match volume needs and maintaining space modernization.
- Ensures that grow partners adhere to animal handling and animal welfare standards endorsed and expected by Jennie-O Turkey Store.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- 5+ years of live production and/or turkey growing related experience.
- Experience working with contract negotiations.
- Strong problem-solving, decision making, and project management skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Excellent 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
- A bachelor’s degree or significant industry experience
TRAVEL: Up to 40% weekly travel
LOCATION: Willmar, MN Corporate Office
BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus target incentive, discretionary annual merit increase, annual performance review, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, personal paid time off (PTO), FREE two-year community or technical college tuition for children of employees, relocation assistance and more. On-the-job training, certifications and opportunities to expand skill sets.
At Jennie-O/Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $111,400-$156,000 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.
At Jennie-O Turkey Store 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/
Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc, 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.
