Supervisor Finish Specialist- Production; Willmar, MN

SUPERVISOR - FINISH SPECIALIST - JENNIE-0 CORPORATE OFFICE 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.

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.

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

The Supervisor of Finish Specialist is responsible for optimizing the performance of breeder farms through strategic planning, technical support, and hands‑on guidance. This role ensures compliance with biosecurity and animal welfare standards, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and contributes to the overall success of the live production strategy.

• Optimize Breeder Farm Performance
• Conduct regular farm visits to monitor flock performance, diagnose issues related to nutrition, health, and husbandry, and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and egg quality.
• Implement and Enforce Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Standards
• Ensure strict adherence to company biosecurity protocols and animal welfare principles. Participate in Salmonella prevention and eradication programs to maintain high standards of flock health and egg safety.
• Develop and Execute Strategic Production Plans
• Collaborate with breeder and hatchery management to develop long‑range production goals and annual operating plans. Align farm‑level objectives with broader live production strategies to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Train and Support Farm Personnel
• Provide hands‑on training and guidance to farm employees on best practices in breeder flock management. Emphasize the importance of early and extended care, barn setup, and flock management to improve flock outcomes.
• Drive Continuous Improvement on Underperforming Farms
• Identify farms in the bottom performance tier and work collaboratively with farm teams to implement changes. Establish criteria for performance evaluation and track progress to ensure sustained improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Poultry Science, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in farm operations (breeder farm preferred)
• Strong understanding of poultry health, nutrition, and biosecurity practices
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to travel frequently to farm locations
• 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.

• Field‑based role with regular farm visits
• Exposure to live poultry environments and varying weather conditions
• May require weekend or evening work depending on farm needs

Up to 40%

Willmar, MN

Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base…