Ellis Mannon

Ellis Mannon is a seasoned engineering professional currently serving as the Manager of Plant Engineering at Jennie-O Turkey Store since April 2022. Previously, Ellis held multiple roles at Hormel Foods from August 2015 to April 2022, including Corporate Senior Staff Engineer, where responsibilities included the specification, design, purchase, and installation of mechanical equipment for utility systems, and involvement with PSM and RM programs for ammonia refrigeration. Ellis also served as Corporate Staff Engineer and Maintenance Engineer, focusing on capital equipment for production lines and leading plant engineering projects aimed at cost reduction and operational reliability. Earlier in 2014, Ellis gained experience as an Operations Intern at Post Consumer Brands. Ellis holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering and Economics from the University of Minnesota, completed in 2015.