Manufacturing Process Engineering Manager

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 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, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

The Manufacturing Process Engineering Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the manufacturing processes. Will be responsible for overseeing and managing the process activities within the manufacturing facility. Will lead a team of process and reliability engineers to design, implement and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness.

• Process Engineers
• Reliability Engineers

• Technical leadership – Provide technical expertise in facility layout, equipment selection, FAT support, installation and team member training. While also conducting equipment validations and being responsible for setting labor standards associated with equipment. Familiar with facility equipment OEMs, having experience with new automation capabilities.
• Strategic development & Process Optimization/Improvement – Develop cost-effective methods for production processes, collaborating with cross functional teams & department to align on process strategies for the facility and network. Analyze the current manufacturing processes using methodologies such as lean manufacturing and six sigma to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste and improve performance & profitability.
• Team management – Manage the process and reliability engineering teams, including hiring, training, developing and coaching. Coordinate with other departments, such as maintenance, product development, quality assurance and operations identifying process or equipment related gaps.
• Project Management – Manage engineering projects from conception to completion, including planning, budgeting, resource allocation and timeline management.
• New Product Introduction – Oversee the transition of new designs and products from the cross functional teams into full scale production, ensuring line readiness, team member readiness and the development of necessary manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Administrative Tasks – Perform administrative duties necessary for the effective management of the department, including team member safety, selection and development, salary and budget administration, team member counseling and motivation, organization goals and objectives, planning, organizing, integrating, measuring, and reporting the work performed within the department.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to…