Production Supervisor Raw - Kitchen 3rd shift
Company: Jack Link's
Location: Mankato
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionWhen 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. It s a journey
we share with you. It s the journey forward of our people, of our
communities, of our category with 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 World s #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 Link s 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 Link s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands
includes, Jack Link s, Lorissa s Kitchen, BiFi, Peperami, Wild
River, Golden Island and Country Fresh Meats.Job
DescriptionSupervises a team of Production Workers and their daily
activities to ensure the needs of all functions within the area are
met (production, training,--safety, security and housekeeping).--
Provides leadership/direction to the team and ensures that all the
procedures for food safety and manufacturing high quality products
are achieved.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The duties and
responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be
limited to, the following:PersonnelEnsure proper staffing is
maintained, including interviewing and hiring new team
members.Implement and monitor training for new hires & ongoing
training of current team members.Maintain attendance records,
counsel team members with poor attendance, & follow up with
coaching/discipline as appropriate.Evaluate team member work
performance, conduct appropriate reviews for team members, address
complaints and resolve conflicts, reward or discipline accordingly.
Provide input for termination decisions.Review, correct, and
approve timekeeping tool to ensure team members are paid correctly
each pay-period.SafetyEnforce all safety rules and company
policies; provide appropriate interpretation of company policies
and safety policies for team members.Immediately report all
accidents and deficiencies to management; complete accident
investigations and report within 24 hours of incident.Verify work
and storage areas are maintained, safe, clean, and organized.Ensure
safety devices are installed and working properly.Perform all
duties within OSHA and company safety standards; Lock Out Tag Out
(LOTO), wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintain
safety equipment.Complete and review all Hazard Analysis and
Critical Control Points (HACCP), and Standard Sanitation Operating
Procedures (SSOP) requirements and paperwork.-- This includes but
not limited to Pre-Operational Inspection, Operational Inspections,
Pre-Shipment Review, and Corrective Actions.QualityEnsure quality
protocols are followed and openly communicated with QC and the
Plant Manager in order to fix defects and ensure quality standards
are consistently met.Maintains quality product by establishing and
enforcing organization standards.Recommend methods to improve
manufacturing processes including equipment performance to ensure
product quality and increase efficiencies.Supports successful
implementation of SQF (Safe Quality Foods) within the
facility.Drive and support Continuous--Improvement (CI)
efforts.Understand the concepts of FIFO (First-In-First-Out) on
perishable products and ensure successful implementation of FIFO
throughout packaging operations within the facility.Ensure all
required sanitation functions are within acceptable
standards.ProductivityMonitor and track inedible, rework and down
time generated by machine.Perform production paperwork, receiving,
and inventory control procedures with complete accuracy.Identifies,
through a proactive approach, potential cost-saving and efficiency
gain opportunities to improve overall operations.Discuss work goals
vs. actual output with team members to motivate and engage team
members to assure targets are met.Identify, control and follow up
on losses incurred due to substandard supplies, i.e., time and
materials.Manage inventory and cost control.Implement and monitor
weekly requisitions for daily supplies and manufacturing
supplies.Conduct accurate weekly, period end, and year-end
departmental inventories.Compile, store, and retrieve production
data.LeadershipProvides direction to team members to ensure quality
products and adherence to productivity goals and cost
standardsDemonstrate professionalism; encourage and insist on
positive attitudes and behaviors from team members such as
dependability, and trustworthiness in team members.Create and
cultivate positive work relationships at all levels of the
plant/organization.Build and support a culture of openness and
accountability within (and outside) the assigned
department.CommunicationCommunicate with peers, subordinates, and
leaders in an effective, timely mannerKeep Assistant Plant Manager
& other leaders informed daily of problems incurred during
shift.Confer with appropriate personnel to coordinate activities
between departments.Misc. ResponsibilitiesCoordinate all functions
related to the operations of all processing procedures, and
specifications.Monitor product coding related to the lot
traceability program and ensure its accuracy.Performs other duties
and responsibilities as necessary.QualificationsRequired
Education:--High School Diploma or GED*Required
Experience:--Minimum of 2 years
experience in manufacturing and 1-3 years Lead experiencePreferred:
2 years of Supervisory experience, Leadership in food manufacturing
industry.*A high school diploma or GED is equivalent to two years
of relevant experienceREQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:Able
to supervise, instruct, and direct Team MembersDemonstrated ability
to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities,
identify and address problemsAble to organize and prioritize in a
multi-tasking environment.Ability to communicate professionally
with people both inside and outside the organizationKnowledge of
plant/distribution center models and production/logistics
processesSuperior accuracy and attention to detail.Planning
SkillMust be able to work in a fast-paced environment.Must possess
math and mechanical aptitudeSolid verbal and written communication
skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and
employeesMust demonstrated effective leadership, problem solving,
presentation, and employee motivational skills.Proficient in
Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Outlook.Additional InformationPHYSICAL 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 EmployerJack 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-VerifyJack 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).All your
information will be kept confidential according to EEO
guidelines.
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