Fontanini was established in 1960; from Lucca, Italy to Chicago, Illinois, the Fontanini family has been creating authentic Italian meats, toppings, and specialty sausages for generations.  With a commitment to genuine, handcrafted family recipes, it’s a name that customers equate with excellence!  In 2017, Fontanini joined the Hormel Foods family.  Hormel shared the family values and commitment to quality production making them the perfect match!

Fontanini offers a competitive pay program including excellent benefits to include a comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, 401(k) with company match, employee assistance and wellness plan, life insurance, short-term disability, vacation and holiday pay, and educational assistance.

Salary: The base pay range is $70,000 – $82,500 per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. 
 
Benefits: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package.  Competitive wages (plus bonus), annual merit increase, performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan and more. 

Response Process:

Qualified applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest stating why he/she feels qualified and why he/she is interested in the position, including any relevant accomplishments. Responses from interested and qualified employees should apply in Oracle.

Job Purpose: We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee the successful and safe production of manufacturing equipment and departments. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a team of approximately 30 plus employees, ensuring that all production goals are met while maintaining a focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Leads team members by managing and executing plant processes.

• Manages team members in attaining sanitation, production, and quality goals.

• Ensures appropriate resources (including materials, equipment, and staffing needs) are available to maintain sanitation schedules.

• Supports continuous improvement processes to ensure that goals in safety, quality, cost, and customer service are met.

• Creates and maintains an engaged and team-oriented work force to improve business results.

• Supervising department setup and tear downs and conduct preoperative inspections. 

• Provide for relief of the supervisor in his/her absence.   

• May be initially assigned to one area of the plant operations but requires the ability to work flexible shift hours and departments in accordance with the needs of management. 

• Requires the ability to take on other such work assignments which include but are not limited to, computer data entry, timecards, work scheduling, Safety and GMP compliance audits, etc. 

• Ensures safety training, procedures and observations are conducted daily for all employees.

• The position is very hands-on; supervisors are usually in the production area “on-their-feet” about 80% of the shift monitoring and supporting their team with guidance.

• Position will be focused on administrative responsibilities such as assisting with schedule, audits, and other administrative duties.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant sanitation practice experience.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of previous leadership experience.

• Proven leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position.

• Consideration for existing employees will include overall employment record to include, attendance, evaluation, discipline, etc. 

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.