SHIPPING/RECEIVING SUPERVISOR, MON-FRI

Company Description

At Jack Link’s, we feed the journey. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done together. Fueled by creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we tackle the hard stuff first and focus on real progress, bold moves, and no excuses. We create opportunities, celebrate wins, own our misses, and push forward as a team, knowing our strength comes from supporting one another and having fun along the way. We cultivate a workplace where passion meets purpose and our Team Members are inspired, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. 

If you’re ready to make a difference and build something meaningful, we want you! 

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s is strategically positioned with production, distribution, and support centers in key locations throughout North America, Brazil, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. This global network allows Jack Link's to deliver a wide variety of high-quality, great tasting protein snacks to consumers around the world. The company’s portfolio of brands includes Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, Country Fresh Meats®, BiFi®, Peperami® , Mariani and Local Legends Meat Snacks.

We offer:

• Steady, predictable shifts
• A passionate team 
• Strong family values
• Career opportunities with a goal to promote from within  
• Competitive pay including a bonus plan
• Great benefits including a medical plan, dental plan and vision plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Discounted product

Job Description

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 am-5 pm, hours may vary

A shipping and receiving supervisor oversee the efficient and accurate flow of goods in and out of an organization. They lead the team to ensure accurate and optimal planning, scheduling, and shipping/receiving processes are adhered to.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision and Leadership: Directs and leads team members involved in operations.

planning (order management), wave planning, dock management, inbound/outbound scheduling and shipping/receiving of finished goods and supplies. 

• Process Management: Creates and executes processes for order planning, dock management, inbound/outbound material & finished goods scheduling and welcome shack. 
   
• Team Leadership: Trains, schedules, and coaches the team, ensuring there are backups for each position.

• Record Keeping: Maintains accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments. Creates and maintains SOPs for each area and position.
   
• Planning: Determines most efficient dock flow, order flow, carrier inbound/outbound flow, assigns work, and develops/executes procedures.

• Safety Compliance: Ensures compliance with safety standards and company policies, including abiding by all food safety regulations.
   
• Problem-Solving: Addresses issues and resolves problems related to all aspects of the department.
   
• Communication: Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders and internal/external customers. Maintains frequent and open communication with all Operations Supervisors, Customer Service, Transportation, and Inventory.
   
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness in shipping, receiving, scheduling, dock management, and planning operations. Drive change and foster continuous improvement. 

• Planning and Budgeting: Plan and manage all financial aspects, including awareness of necessary staffing levels and productivity to maintain a cost-effective operation.

Qualifications

Required Education:  Bachelor’s degree preferred, High school diploma or GED required.
Required Experience: Minimum 5 years in warehouse and distribution management required.
Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.   

REQUIRED SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership and Management Skills: Strong ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Ability to identify and resolve problems effectively. 
• Diligence: Accuracy and attention to detail are crucial for ensuring data integrity. 
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in using computer systems and software for all aspects of planning and goods movement with the distribution center.
• Knowledge of Shipping, Receiving, Planning, and Dock Management Procedures: Understanding of industry best practices and optimal processes. 
• Experience: Previous experience in leadership within a distribution center (shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations) is required. 
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand and move around for extended periods of time with the potential to lift and carry materials.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing for up to 100% of the time, up to 12 hours per day and up to 6 days per week on concrete warehouse flooring. Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. frequently. Continuously bending and leaning around pallets and warehouse staging locations. Operating stand-up mechanical forklift, pallet jack, and stock picker for up to 12 hours a day. Neck dexterity: looking up during pallet pick up and put-away. Standing, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and turning, walking, and climbing stairs. Hand and finger dexterity. Continuous, fast-paced, repetitious motion of the hands, arms, shoulders, waist, and legs. The odor and contact of beef jerky, spices, and sauces.

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. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.

About Jack Link’s:

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned 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, MATADOR, SQUATCH, World Kitchens Jerky, Grass Run Farms Meat Snacks, Bifi and Pepperami.

The story of Jack Link’s Protein Snacks is one of family traditions. It began with treasured family recipes passed from generation to generation, transforming a small North Woods business into one of the fastest-growing snack manufacturers in the world. Today Jack Link’s sells more than 100 different protein snacks in more than 40 countries.

The principles and traditions of Jack Link’s have been the same since its humble beginnings: hard work, integrity, and a commitment to earn consumer respect by delivering the best-tasting protein snacks in the world.

EEO Statement:

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.

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

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.