Production Team Lead 3Rd Shift Fri-Sun

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, BiFi, Peperami, Wild River, Golden Island and Country Fresh Meats.
We offer: A passionate teamStrong family valuesCareer opportunities with a goal to promote from withinCompetitive pay including a bonus planGreat benefits including a medical plan, dental plan and vision planPaid Time Off (PTO) and holiday payDiscounted productJob DescriptionLead a team of Production Workers within a production area.
Produce product, completing tasks, or receiving and shipping product.
Keeps crew on task to meet production demands.
Be a role model for the Jack Link's values, including being positive, inclusive, and professional in everything you do.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:
General Manage start-up to ensure proper materials are available throughout the shift.Perform necessary checks at start of shift and at each new product; document on paperwork, code date, correct label, etc.Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible.Works closely with Supervisor to plan and schedule work for team.Update supervisor on a regular basis about progress on the daily production schedule.Monitor workflow and adjust personnel and resources to maximize production efficiencies.Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned.Completes reports and reviews for management.
Handles and deals with customer, carrier, and employee issues.Complete all daily production paperwork completely and monitor others for accuracy.Perform inventories and reporting in a timely manner.Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition, and FIFO rotation.Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.Safety Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the foreman/supervisor.Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards and ensure all workers are following company safety policies.Communication Keep supervisor informed daily of problems incurred during the shift.Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.Maintains great communication with all departments.Personnel Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company SOP's, and SSOP's.Assists in training all new personnel hired into the department.Address employee concerns and coach employees on proper behaviors and performance.Contribute to the employee performance appraisal process by providing behavior and performance feedback to the foreman/supervisor.Directly supervises the performance and efficiency of all Team Members, relaying necessary personnel information to the Department Supervisor.Ensure team members are properly attired and ready to start production promptly at start time, and after authorized breaks.QualificationsQualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required Education: None
Required Experience: 6 months of relevant lead or manufacturing/distribution experience
Preferred: High School Diploma or GED and experience in the food industry
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES: Ability to work un-supervisedComputer knowledge; Outlook, Excel, SAPAbility to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.Accuracy and attention to detail.Deals proactively with work-related problems.Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to recognize and deal with priorities on the plant floor.Must have ability to understand production quotas and labor efficiency.Solid verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with different levels of management and employee groups.Must demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and employee motivational skills.
Additional InformationPHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The 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 is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time, use hands to manage objects, tools, or controls and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear for safety and productivity.
The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.
The team member must have acceptable and/or correctable vision.
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work to be performed by team members in this position.
It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of team members performing this role.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
E-Verify
Jack Link's provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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