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Jack Link's Warehouse Supervisor in Mankato, Minnesota
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.
Job Description
Directs and coordinates activities concerned with warehouse operations by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. The Warehouse Supervisor provides leadership/direction to lead the department, and ensures staffing and schedules are adhered to. Completes documentation and carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
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 accidents and deficiencies to management; complete accident 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 culture at the plant which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.
Must demonstrate 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 outside) the assigned department.
Demonstrate professionalism; encourage and insist on positive attitudes and behaviors from team members.
Discuss work goals vs. actual output with employees to motivate and engage employees to assure targets are met.
Encourage employee initiative and innovation, and show recognition for effort & achievement.
Create and cultivate positive work relationships at all levels of the plant/organization.
Communication
Communicate with peers, subordinates, and leaders in an effective, timely manner.
Keep management informed daily of problems incurred during the shift.
Communication to and for the team.
Confer with appropriate personnel to coordinate activities between departments.
Work with QA personnel to ensure all standards are met.
Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
Personnel
Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company pre-requisite programs, SOP’s, and SSOP’s.
Enforce all safety rules and company policies; provide appropriate interpretation of company policies and safety policies for team members.
Ensure proper staffing is maintained, including interviewing and hiring new team members.
Implement and monitor training for new hires & continuing training of current team members.
Maintain attendance records, counsel employees with poor attendance, & 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.
Ensure personnel in your department stay productive even during downtimes. Responsibilities
Perform paperwork, receiving, and inventory control procedures with complete accuracy.
Understand the concepts of FIFO (First-In-First-Out) on perishable products and ensure successful implementation of FIFO throughout the warehousing system of the facilities.
Understand and perform all shipping functions within company and customer guidelines.
Understand all warehouse locations; their contents and their role within the warehouse strategy.
Successfully work with an established inventory management software system.
Continuously search for cost savings within the department.
Perform all required duties in order to comply with USDA regulations.
Supports successful implementation of SQF (Safe Quality Foods) within the warehouse department.
Ensures all required sanitation functions are performed within acceptable standards.
Attend all department and company-scheduled meetings.
Ability to perform activities of workers supervised. General
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Superior accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Must be able to pass a drug screen.
Regular attendance is essential.
Other duties as assigned. Education and/or Experience Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience of warehouse and related equipment helpful.
Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
Must be able to successfully and safely operate a forklift.
Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
Language Skills/Mathematical Skills/ Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents such as technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills Strong knowledge of SAP preferred. Working knowledge of computers and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite helpful
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be 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 employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
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 movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.
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/employees
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.