Food Safety Quality Audit Specialist - Austin, MN or Remote

FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY AUDIT SPECIALIST - CORPORATE OFFICE (FLEXIBLE LOCATION) To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer employer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. About Hormel Foods — Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, 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 by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com. Relocation is eligible for this role to Austin, MN. This position will report to the FSQ Corporate Manager of Food Safety & Vendor Compliance. This developmental role provides high visibility and skill development equipping the incumbent for subsequent roles in the Food Safety & Quality(FSQ) function, which will require a willingness to transition to roles of differing responsibilities and likely relocation. RESPONSIBILITIES: The person in these positions: Holds responsibility for evaluation and auditing quality, sanitation and food safety systems of selected suppliers, co-manufacturers, warehouses, brand licensing manufacturers and Hormel facilities. Assists the FSQ Corporate Manager of Food Safety & Vendor Compliance and other team members in conducting sanitation and food safety audits at assigned plants. Has good working knowledge of pre-operational and operational activities. Applicable programs include but are not limited to HACCP, Preventive Controls, Allergen Control Program, Sanitation, Chemical Controls, microbiological testing of finished products, Environmental Swabbing Programs, etc. Must have an understanding of Regulatory requirements (e.g. USDA, FDA, EPA, etc.) relating to sanitation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Food Safety. Must be willing and capable of taking on project work as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Required A bachelor's degree. A record of at least 2 years of successful plant FSQ experience. Plant food safety and quality sanitation experience and responsibility. A pattern of initiative. A pattern of leadership. Strong problem-solving, decision making, and project management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Willingness to travel 70 - 90%. 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 in food science, biology, microbiology, animal science, or mathematics LOCATION: Austin, MN Corporate Office (Preferred) or Remote in the US COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range is between $82,500 - $115,000 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. Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more. Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. At Hormel 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/