• Job Description

  Req#: 22945

  OPERATIONS MANAGER – COLUMBUS – SAN ANTONIO (HAYWARD, CA)

  To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

  Columbus Craft Meats

  From a small, old world Italian craft meat shop in North Beach, San Francisco to one of the most successful national producers of authentic cured craft meats and all-natural deli products, Columbus has evolved and grown organically one customer at a time, staying loyal to our home base in the San Francisco Bay Area. Family owned for 90 years, we understand the value of high-quality products, staying true to our core values, and loyalty to our consumers and community. Our products drive our business strategy of aggressive expansion through new product innovation leading the craft meat market with a focus on clean, high quality, all natural, experiential foods that delight our consumers and customers. Columbus Craft Meats joined the Hormel Foods family in October 2017.

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

  This is the primary position overseeing all manufacturing, shipping and receiving, and warehouse operations at this location.

  • Manages and supervises all aspects of the Plant operations including the San Antonio warehouse location.
  • Maintains the condition of the plant and its properties, so production objectives can be met and Company assets protected.
  • Promotes the Safety, Ergonomic, Sustainability, Environmental and Employee Engagement Programs for the plant.
  • Ensures that product produced meets all USDA standards as well as the internal controls in place through HACCP, Standard Sanitation Operation Procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practice programs.
  • Recommends quality specifications, products to be manufactured, and production budgets.
  • Responsible for overall profitability and expense management of the plant ensuring the effective and efficient use of labor hours, raw materials, in process materials and supplies are used to minimize production costs.
  • Coordinates distribution, warehousing, and sales in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Directly supervises the entire plant operations and warehouse management staff. Oversees the staffing of the correct labor force and office staff and assures necessary training and supervision to accomplish the overall objectives in plant profitability and efficiency.
  • Holds responsibility for extensively coaching, mentoring and developing all members of the subordinate staff, hourly and salaried.
  • Is a champion of our cultural beliefs and utilizes them to drive achievement of our key results.
  • As the principal facility manager, cultivates and maintains good company relations with the community and the business area around the city and in the state.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  Required

  • A bachelor's degree or significant industry experience.
  • Proven track record of results in plant supervision, with a minimum of 5 years plant operations experience.
  • A pattern of initiative and leadership.
  • 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 any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

  LOCATION: Columbus Craft Meats- Hayward, CA

  BENEFITS: Columbus Craft Meats offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

  The base pay range is $97,000 to $152,000 per year; and this position qualifies for a 15% location premium based on base salary compensation in addition to the base salary compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills set, and level of experience.

  At Columbus Craft Meats 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/

  Columbus Craft Meats 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.

• About the company

  Hormel Foods Corporation is an American company founded in 1891 in Austin, Minnesota, by George A.

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