Business Process Excellence Manager Jobs in Minnesota

 SENIOR BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT ARCHITECT - CORPORATE OFFICE (AUSTIN, MN) - In Person - not open for remote work 
 

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.

As a Sr. Business Process Architect, you will play a critical role in driving business process excellence for Hormel.  You will have an opportunity to deliver process and quality improvements that add value for our customers.  You will add great value to the company by modeling and managing business process to drive standardization and predictibility.  This role provides an opportunity to demonstrate leadership within a collaborative team with high visibility and impact.  As a member of the business process team, you will be provided learning opportunities and career development coaching.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•  Current State Process Modeling
  • Able to partner with stakeholders and sponsors to inventory processes and develop process scope
  • Able to train process owners and stakeholders to model current state business process aligned to best practices and Hormel standards
  •   Responsible for third party contractors, consultants, and vendors adhering to Hormel requirements to model process able to manage a backlog of business process models to get them reviewed and published to the standard repository
• Publish Process Models
  • Able to partner with process owners to ensure processes are current and certified on a regular cadence
  • Able to partner with internal controls to ensure process models have adequately documented controls prior to publishing
• Manage Process Repository
  • Able to perform system maintenance and operational support for the standard repository (ARIS)
  • Manage vendor service agreements and support for the standard repository (ARIS)
  • Develop and execute a strategy to expand the use of the standard repository (ARIS)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in business process management, process modeling, program/project management OR Minimum 4 years of experience in business process management, process modeling, program/project management with master's degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or technology
• Ability to travel 10-15%.
• At least 6 years' experience in business process management including process modeling
  • Knowledgeable in standards and best practices for process modeling/management (i.e. BPMN, APQC, etc.)
  • Able to lead diverse teams to a solution that achieves defined objectives
  • Able to work with sponsors/champions to model processes
• Excellent project management, teaming, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Can effectively manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously
• At least 6 years' experience in process modeling, mining, and management tools such as ARIS, MS Visio, Miro, etc.
• Admin experience with process modeling tool such as ARIS
• Proficiency with MS Office, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook 
• Willingness and ability to learn and work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
• Possess a hunger for personal and professional development
  • Actively seek development opportunities
  • Look to add to their experience level by taking on challenges outside their comfort zone
  • Seek out those who can mentor and develop their 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 QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree (Masters Preferred) in business administration, Industrial Engineering, or Technology
• Lean, Six Sigma, BPMN Certifications
• Program/Project/Portfolio management qualifications

LOCATION: Austin, MN (In Person) 

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) immediate eligible, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid PTO, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees.

The base pay range for this position $93,400-$130,800 per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills set, level of experience, and specific office location.

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/