Supervisor - Production

Overview

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 positioned with production, distribution, and support centers in key locations throughout North America, Brazil, Europe, and the Pacific Rim.

This global network enables Jack Link’s to deliver a variety of high-quality, great tasting protein snacks to consumers worldwide. The company’s portfolio includes Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, Country Fresh Meats®, BiFi®, Peperami®, Mariani and Local Legends Meat Snacks.

The Supervisor Production directs and coordinates activities concerned with all production operations by performing duties personally or through subordinates. The Production Supervisor provides leadership and direction to Production Operators and ensures staffing and production schedules are adhered to. Responsibilities include completing documentation and carrying out duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, following GMPs, HACCP training, prerequisite programs, SOPs, USDA guidelines, and SSOPs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Immediately report all incidents and deficiencies to management; complete incident investigations.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Monitor the work environment for general food safety hazards such as condensation monitoring, etc.

Leadership

• Build and support a plant culture that values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.
• Demonstrate Jack Link’s Values:
  Be Real - Relationship Driven – Stewardship - Speed Matters - Self Discipline - Show Awesome Character.
• Foster openness and accountability within and outside the assigned department.
• Demonstrate professionalism; encourage positive attitudes and behaviors from team members.
• Encourage initiative and innovation and recognize effort and achievement.
• Develop and maintain high morale and dedication to serving customers; assist with hiring decisions; coach through development plans and corrective action when needed.

Communication

• Communicate with peers, Team Members, and leaders in an effective and timely manner.
• Keep management informed daily of problems incurred during the shift.
• Communicate for the team; coordinate activities between departments with QA as needed.
• Collaborate with appropriate personnel to ensure standards are met.

Personnel

• Follow GMPs, HACCP training, prerequisite programs, SOPs, and SSOPs; enforce safety and company policies.
• Ensure proper staffing, including interviewing and hiring new team members.
• Implement and monitor training for new hires and ongoing training for current team members.
• Maintain attendance records; counsel team members with poor attendance and apply coaching/discipline as appropriate.
• Appraise work performance and conduct reviews; provide coaching/discipline as needed.
• Review, correct, and approve timekeeping to ensure accurate pay.

General

• Coordinate and perform functions related to operations of the assigned area, procedures, and specifications.
• Recommend improvements to manufacturing processes to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Implement and record Smokehouse preventive maintenance; understand cook yields and work standards for the Smokehouse; monitor and analyze yields and standards.
• Suggest and implement process changes to increase…