Production Manager

Production Manager

• • Full-time

• Sub-Department: Shift Management

• Department: Operations

• Compensation: USD 95,000 - USD 115,000 - yearly

Company Description

Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get… authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!

Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Jack Link's Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link's, Lorissa's Kitchen, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.

Job Description

Manages and coordinates activities concerned with all production areas including cleaning, operation and equipment upkeep by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate leaders. Responsibilities include determining the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of each production area. Completed documentation and carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policy and procedures.

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

SAFETY

• • Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.

• Enforce all safety rules and company policies.

• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.

• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to management, complete accident investigations.

• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.

• Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards such as condensation monitoring, etc.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

GENERAL

• Responsible for overseeing production across all shifts

• Coordinates work schedule and work procedures to meet production schedules.

• Analyzes and resolves problems or assists team members in solving problems.

• Ensures start ups are timely .

• Investigate production issues and work to identify root cause and corrective actions.

• Develop and maintain SOP’s and other Work Instructions.

• Confer daily with maintenance management and production personnel on production related mechanical problems.

• Complete documentation and carry our responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Route reports and records to designated plant personnel.

• Follow Lean Manufacturing Processes, team building, consistency in high quality, preventative maintenance, good workplace conditions, productive work, etc.

• Identify and recommend process improvements.

• Work closely with CI to determine ideal rates, staffing, procedures, etc.

PERSONNEL

• Follow good manufacturing practices and training, along with company pre-requisite programs, SOP’s, and SSOP’s

• Ensure that all team members are adequately and properly trained in safety, sanitation procedures, chemical handling, and GMP’s, etc.

• Ensure proper staffing is maintained, including interviewing and hiring new team members.

• Implement and monitor training for new hires & continuing training of current team members.

• Ensure supervisors maintain attendance records, counsel team members with poor attendance, & follow up with coaching/discipline as appropriate.

• Appraise work performance: conduct appropriate reviews for team members; give coaching/discipline as appropriate in a consistent and timely manner.

• Review, correct, and approve timekeeping tool to ensure team members are paid correctly each pay-period.

• Provide appropriate interpretation of company policies and safety policies for team members.

• Provide direct/indirect supervision to production Team Members.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

LEADERSHIP

• Build and support a culture at their location which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.

• Must demonstrate the Jack Link’s Values: Be Real – Relationship Driven – Stewardship – Speed Matters – Self Discipline – Show Awesome character

• Build and support a culture of openness and accountability within (and outside) the assigned department.

• Demonstrate professionalism; encourage and insist on positive attitudes and behaviors from team members.

• Encourage team member initiative and innovation and show recognition for effort & achievement.

• Create and cultivate positive work relationships at all levels of the plant/organization.

• Discuss work goals vs. actual output with team members to motivate and engage team members to assure targets are met.

• Develop bench strength by identifying strong leaders within the group and create Individual Development Plans (IDPs).

• Ensure processes are followed to ensure the highest level of quality.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience: 2 years** of experience in the food industry plus prior supervisory experience

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree and 5 or more years of successful supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment

*A High School Diploma or GED is equivalent to two years of experience

**An Associate’s Degree or higher can be taken into consideration for 2 years of experience

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Proven understanding of manufacturing operations in the food industry.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees

• Demonstrated effective leadership, problem solving, planning, presentation, and employee motivational skills.

• Good computer skills including; Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Some Travel Required 10%

• Management skills

• Proven track record in managing production

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify Jack Link's provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new Team Member’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that Jack Link’s has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).