Company Description

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen.

It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment.

Its a journey we share with you. Its the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our categorywith a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the Worlds #1 Protein Snack Company.

We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Links Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward.

The Jack Links Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Links, Lorissas Kitchen, BiFi, Peperami, Wild River, Golden Island and Country Fresh Meats.

Job Description

Lead a team of Production Workers within a production area (Formulation, Stuffing, or Packaging). Produce product, completing tasks, or receiving and shipping product.

Keeps crew on task to meet production demands.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following :

General

• Manage start-up to ensure proper materials are available throughout the shift.
• Perform necessary checks at start of shift and at each new product; document on paperwork, code date, correct label, etc.
• Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
• Works closely with Supervisor to plan and schedule work for team.
• Update foreman / supervisor on a regular basis about progress on the daily production schedule.
• Monitor workflow and adjust personnel and resources to maximize production efficiencies.
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned.
• Completes reports and reviews for management. Handles and deals with customer, carrier, and employee issues.
• Complete all daily production paperwork completely and monitor others for for accuracy
• Perform inventories and reporting in a timely manner
• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition, and FIFO rotation.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Safety

• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the foreman / supervisor.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards and ensure all workers are following company safety policies.

Communication

• Keep foreman / supervisor informed daily of problems incurred during the shift.
• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
• Maintains great communication with all departments.

Personnel

• Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company SOPs, and SSOPs.
• Assists in training all new personnel hired into the department
• Address employee concerns and coach employees on proper behaviors and performance.
• Contribute to the employee performance appraisal process by providing behavior and performance feedback to the foreman / supervisor.
• Directly supervises the performance and efficiency of all Team Members, relaying necessary personnel information to the Department Supervisor.
• Ensure team members are properly attired and ready to start production promptly at start time, and after authorized breaks.

Qualifications

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education : None

Required Experience : 6 months of relevant lead or manufacturing experience

Preferred : High School Diploma or GED and experience in the food industry

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES :

• Ability to work un-supervised
• Computer knowledge; Outlook, Excel, SAP
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Deals proactively with work-related problems
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to recognize and deal with priorities on the plant floor.
• Must have ability to understand production quotas and labor efficiency.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with different levels of management and employee groups.
• Must demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and employee motivational skills.

Last updated : 2024-04-27