FSQ Supervisor - All shifts

Jack Link's Protein Snacks • Alpena, SD

7d • $45,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get…authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch! Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side® with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks! Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned and operated 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, LK, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami. All shifts Available Job Summary: The FSQ Supervisor is responsible to test the moisture, water activity, and fat analysis on all samples taken. Ensuring that our product meets standards set by our company and regulating authorities. Also responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating facility quality systems functions as they relate to achieving Quality and Food Safety objectives which may include responsibility to conduct audit/training sessions to achieve related objectives. Supervisory responsibilities include developing the duties and directing the activities of QA staff, as well as following up on the quality, quantity, and accuracy of their work. Contribute to the plant continual improvement effort. This position will carry out our responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures, and regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Associates Degree (or equivalent).
• Knowledge in meat processing, food processing or related field are helpful.
• Lab Environment (normally).
• Stand and Walk Constantly.
• Sit Occasionally.
• Must be able to lift 50#.
• Will enter production environment where team members are exposed to moderate cold (35-55 degrees) and loud noise levels.
• BS Degree preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• 3 years of Quality Assurance experience in the food industry plus prior supervisory experience in Food Industry
• Proven understanding of food safety and quality in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Demonstrated professionalism, effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, prioritization, attention to detail, and employee motivational skills.
• Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of cost accounting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 or more years of successful supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Education focused in Food Biology or Microbiology
• A High School Diploma or GED is equivalent to two years of experience
• An Associate’s Degree or higher can be taken into consideration for 2 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Assist FSQ Manager to: Ensure all local, state, and federal regulatory issues are identified and adhered to.
• Fulfill product exporting requirements.
• Work with agency personnel and respond to issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with 9 CFR, Chapter III, Part 417 – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems.
• Ensure compliance with 9 CRFR, Chapter III, Part 416 – Sanitation.
• Process Control and Laboratory.
• Ensure specification data base accuracy.
• Net weight monitoring, corrective actions, record keeping, and reporting.
• Consumer complaint investigation, corrective actions, record keeping, and reporting.
• Monitor Return-to-Vendor (RTV) items, investigate issues, determine disposition, and follow up with corrective action, record keeping, and reporting.
• Defective material investigation, corrective actions, record keeping and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with raw material and supply, and final product Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) standards.
• Monitor and manage Quality Systems Laboratory capable of conducting chemical testing of in process and finished products and required by corporate Food Safety and Quality objectives.
• Audit operational records for content and accuracy.
• Compile, store, and retrieve Production/Quality data, including process monitoring, testing, verification, and corrective action.
• Assist FSQ Manager and SQF Practitioner with SQF implementation and communication to ensure objectives are met and certification is maintained.
• Successfully complete the SQF training course and participate in the internal QMS audit program.
• Assist FSQ Manager with product research and development projects to ensure test objectives are met and new products are implemented smoothly during scale up.
• Ability to perform activities of workers supervised.
• Follow Lean Manufacturing Processes; team building, consistency in high quality, preventative maintenance, good work place conditions, productive work, etc.
• Able to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.
• Able to read and write legibly.
• Operate a computer.
• Demonstrated proficiency of computers and Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of cost accounting.
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate with USDA/FSIS concerning regulatory issues
• Supervise, direct and instruct Team Members
• Monitor Unsafe Behavior
• Follow all OSHA Guidelines
• Follow Food Safety Guidelines
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Build and support a culture at LSI which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.
• Must Demonstrate the Jack Link’s Values: Be Real – Relationship Driven – Stewardship – Speed Matters – Self Discipline – Show Awesome Character.
• Build and support a culture of openness and accountability within (and out-side) the assigned department.
• Demonstrate professionalism; encourage and insist on positive attitudes and behaviors from team members.
• Encourage team member initiative and innovation, and show recognition for effort and achievement.
• Create and cultivate positive work relationships at all levels of LSI.
• Communicate with peers, subordinates, and leaders in an effective, timely manner.
• Ability to collaborate with remote team members and work as part of a team.
• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related-problems.
• Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company pre-requisite programs, SOP’S and SSOP’s.
• Ensure that all team members are adequately and properly trained in safety, sanitation procedures, chemical handling and GMP’s, etc.
• Enforce all safety rules and company policies.
• Ensure proper staffing is maintained, including interviewing and hiring new team members.
• Implement and monitor training for new hires and continuing training of current team members.
• Maintain attendance records, counsel team members 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.
• Provide appropriate interpretation of company policies and safety procedures.

Benefits

• Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED