Why Choose to Work at Jackson’s Food Company?

Jackson’s Food Company, is the leading manufacturer of sweet potato kettle chips cooked in premium oils. Our Snack Super™ brand is powered by heroic employees, sweet potatoes, and superior oils. With our new state-of-the-art production facility in Muskego, WI, we stand poised to upset the snacking status quo forever.

Developed by parents and Jackson’s founders, Scott and Megan Reamer, who were on a mission to create a snack their whole family could love—including their son Jackson who had an autoimmune disorder.

All of us at Jackson’s believe wholeheartedly that better ingredients make better snacks. We have high standards and only use heirloom, non-GMO sweet potatoes source directly from farmers that are full of flavor, high in fiber and loaded with antioxidants. Hearty slices are cooked low and slow, in tasty coconut and avocado oils to keep their healthy integrity and bring out the best flavor and texture of our chips. Our snacks are packed with full flavor for flavor aficionados, and super friendly to just about any diet out there: Keto, Paleo, vegan, gluten-free, allergen friendly, and Kosher.

Operations Manager Job Summary

The Operations Manager at Jackson's Food Company plays a pivotal role in overseeing the production, sanitation, and safety teams, with a significant emphasis on warehouse and supply chain coordination. Responsibilities include supervising production and warehouse teams, developing and implementing an OSHA-compliant safety program, and contributing to the overall success of the site as part of the leadership team.

You will love our culture if:

• You enjoy Fast & Agile and the requirement to adapt and respond to situations quickly.
• You value the Continuous Improvement and the expectation of failing forward.
• You thrive in a We > Me environment where we are greater than the sum of our parts. Being super together.
• You believe that Good Isn’t Good Enough and that you get what you tolerate. You expect the best from you and your team.
• You believe in Bravery, Tenacity, & Determination. You do whatever it takes to deliver superior products and customer experiences.
• You enter every situation with Eyes Wide Open. If you see something, you say something.
• You have a Positive Mental Attitude. Your entrepreneurial and can-do attitude solves problems and keeps us going forward with our secret curious question, “Why can’t we?”
• You have Integrity. You do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Benefits Highlights:

• Three-week’s vacation time in the first year*
• Eight paid holidays per year
• Full Health, Dental and Vision insurance with Jackson’s Chips available on day 1
• Short Term disability plans**
• Life and AD&D insurance at 1-time annual salary**
• Health Savings Account and Health Care Flexible Spending Account available.
• Adoption Assistance Program available.
• Employee Assistance Plan available.

* Prorated on when you start within the calendar year
** Voluntary insurance is available for increased coverage and family plans

You will love this job if:

• You love technical and detailed work and handling those details quickly, correctly, and efficiently.
• You enjoy a fast-paced startup company feel and the agility that comes along with it.
• You are hungry and passionate and want to rapidly develop your professional skillset.
• You meet your deadlines and communicate when issues come up in a way that provides a resolution.
• You can react and adjust quickly to changing conditions and maintain a positive attitude.
• You have a faster than average ability to learn quickly, thoroughly and in detail.

You pride yourself on the following:

• Focusing on accomplishing the goal and demanding the highest quality work from yourself and co-workers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to shift as needed.
• Adherence to established guidelines and procedures.

If this sounds like you, do you meet these requirements for essential job duties?

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, engineering or related field from four-year college or university
• 7 to 10 years related experience and/or training in food manufacturing or manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination.
• 3 to 5 years demonstrated progressive leadership experience
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Jackson’s Food Company requires all new hires to undergo a pre-employment background screening and drug screenings. We use a 5-panel screen that tests for: THC, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Phencyclidine (PCP), and Opiates.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• food manufacturing: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: In person