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, Lorissa's Kitchen, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.The responsibilities of the Business Process Control Lead will work alongside the Plant Department Managers & Supervisors with providing operations business process leadership and business system expertise at the plant level. Coordinates and documents the movement of allmaterials in and out of the production areas with the help of the department material handlers.Works closely with both the department leads and supervisor to ensure all materials are accounted for and moved in a timely manner.Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and procedures. This is a working lead position, you will be leading other BPC Analyst on multiple shifts.LEADERSHIP
Lead, coach and provide work direction and delegation to Business Process Control Team Members
Set an example by demonstrating professionalism; encourage and insist on positive attitudes and behaviors from team members.
Encourage employee initiative and innovation.
Create and cultivate positive work relationships at all levels of the plant/organization.
Communicate with team members and leaders in an effective, timely manner.
Coordinate team member training and morale building with management.
Continuously provide cross training and skill development to staff in order to build bench strength.
Address team member concerns and coach team members on proper behaviors and performance.
Clearly communicate work assignments, directives, and expected outcomes with team members.
The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:
Actively monitor business processes, ensure data integrity, control daily, weekly and period reporting, and security needs for the plant
Review business process documentation and update where necessary on a regular basis
Working closely with warehouse and plant floor management and staff, help Identify root cause of the data transaction errors in a timely manner and remedy errors as they occur
Help identify and document areas for potential business process improvement
Provide implementation and ongoing support of new and existing plant operations business processes
Deliver plant business software application training at a one on one level, as needed
On-site lead that will initiate, monitor and control risk mitigation plan in the event of business system failure
Follow daily production schedule & Bill-Of-Material (BOM) list to achieve specified goals.
Manage all raw materials to ensure availability in correct area for on time start-up.
Monitor workflow and adjust raw materials as needed to maximize machine output.
Ensure input of location-to-location moves is made accurately in a timely manner.
Coordinate with floor leads and supervisors for the training of all team members on use of BOM’s.
Ensure product conforms to customers’ specification.
Ensure all raw materials are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.
Material cycle counting at required intervals as determined by finance and management.
Data entry of inventory transactions.
Ensure accuracy of daily paperwork.
Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
Maintain safe, clean, and organized work/storage areas.
Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
Adhere to all company safety policies; wear and maintain safety equipment.
Adhere to all company personnel policies.
Follow good manufacturing practices, along with company SOP’s and SSOP’s.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Required Experience:
2+ years of experience working within a manufacturing environment
Preferred:
2+ years ERP or SAP experience
Previous experience as a lead
Previous training and coaching experience
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:
Ability to analyze data/inventory
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to diplomatically communicate needs and recommendations.
Demonstrated proactive style that ensures the completion of projects despite obstacles.
Actively seek to utilize a “Collaborative Team Approach” in all situations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team members.
Ability to build interpersonal relationships within a manufacturing environment
Proven ability to build consensus across functions and shifts in a plant
Microsoft Office Skills - Strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience working with graphics
Able to read and write legibly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to 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 Team Member will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e beard/hairnet, ear plugs, frock, boots, etc), stand for extended periods of time, and use hands/arms to push, pull, reach and occasionally lift above head. The Team Member must occasionally lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently. Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant setting with wet/slippery floors, varying degrees of temperatures with an average temperature of 40 degrees in the production area. Team Members will be exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products, and moving equipment and will be required to follow all Food Safety Quality requirements.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/employeesAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.