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 #1 meat snack brand in America, 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 Snacking 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 brand in America. 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’s house of brands 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, Wild River, Golden Island, Matador, BiFi and Peperami.

Job Description

As a working Supervisor, this position will provide direction, establishing priorities, assigns tasks, coordinates work projects and the work of other maintenance personnel to ensure safe and effective use of manpower. Ensures reliable operation of plant/warehouse and equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

General

• Supervises repairs, maintenance, cleaning and installation of machines to ensure continuous production.
• Supervises general maintenance of building and grounds.
• Inspect machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards
• Ensures that the building, the machinery, and all areas are fully functional and safe for use. Responsible for all projects related to facilities maintenance.
• Ensures all plant/DC systems are operating as required and within the specification limits for plant operations. (air compressors, ammonia systems, HVAC, etc.)
• Observes, documents and offers suggestions for equipment modifications, changes and upgrades that improve production processes.
• Develop preventative maintenance plans for all equipment
• Requisition tools, equipment and supplies for required operations.
• Responsible for monitoring completion of assigned Preventative Maintenance tasks and returns completed documentation to Maintenance Coordinator.

Personnel

• Ensure proper staffing is maintained, including interviewing and hiring new team members.
• Responsible for coaching and disciplining employees. Responsible for appraising employee performance.
• Train maintenance associates in all aspects of their job responsibilities
• Ensure that all employees are adequately and properly trained in safety, sanitation procedures, and chemical handling, etc.
• Develop a workforce that trains line leads to be responsible for all aspects of their lines and are capable of performing preventative maintenance procedures.
• Maintain attendance records, counsel employees with poor attendance, and 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.
• Ensures all procedures, polices, and work rules are followed.

Safety

• Maintains a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with all safety, USDA and OSHA regulations.
• Maintains a clean work area and follows all safety procedures and instructs Maintenance Technicians, i.e. Lock-out/Tag-out, to maintain a safe working environment.
• Documents all on-site employee accidents and reviews preventative measures with employee.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Leadership

• Provide hands on leadership to the facility maintenance team
• Build and support a culture which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.
• Encourage team member initiative and innovation, and show recognition for effort and achievement.

Communication

• Communicate with peers, subordinates, and leaders in an effective, timely manner.
• Confer with management and suppliers to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Schedule:

Week 1: Wednesday and Thursday

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

5:30 pm - 6:00 am

Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience: 2-3 years of equipment maintenance in manufacturing, including hydraulics, pneumatics, & electronics

Preferred: 1 year of Lead or prior supervisory experience, preferably in the food industry

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 provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.