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.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

To plan, release, schedule, expedite and monitor materials required for production; manage daily inventory and schedules; analyze, coordinate and communicate detailed production planning material requirements. This role keeps track of inventories and assessing the time limits on how long the inventory will stay in stock. The Plant Scheduler ensures maximum productivity throughout the plant floor. This position will be carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Maintain record of current and future inventory.
• Knowledge of plant terminology.
• Coordinate schedules throughout the plant floor.
• Types out daily schedules for the Plant Manager and Plant Foreman.
• Performs all duties in an independent manner.
• Follow Lean Manufacturing Processes; team building, consistency in high quality, preventative maintenance, good work place conditions, productive work, etc.
• Arrange for delivery, assembly, and distribution of supplies and parts in order to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules
• Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, so that status reports can be completed.
• Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, and customers to coordinate production and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
• Contact internal and external suppliers to verify shipment details.
• Monitor work processes, in order to assess completeness to standards and specifications.
• Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
• Review documents such as production schedules, and work orders to determine materials requirements, and material priorities.
• Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, and production.
• Confer with department supervisors and other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
• Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, and changes to cost estimates.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Required Education, experience, & skills:           

             Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
             1-3 years** of scheduling experience

Preferred Education, experience, & skills:

              Associates degree

            4 or more years of scheduling experience, in a food manufacturing plant

 *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

 REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Must have knowledge of and maintain OSHA, USDA, and Environmental Regulations and work within their standards.
• Good computer skills. Demonstrated proficiency of computers and Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, & Outlook.
• Knowledge of cost accounting.
• Able to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment
• Basic arithmetic calculations for line standards, staffing standard, & average production amounts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Communicate with peers, subordinates, and leaders in an effective, timely manner.
• Ability to collaborate with remote employees and work as part of a team.
• Must Demonstrate the Jack Link’s Values: Be Real – Relationship Driven – Stewardship – Speed Matters – Self Discipline – Show Awesome Character.
• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related-problems.
• Demonstrated proactive style that ensures the completion of projects despite obstacles.
• 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.
• Continually strives to influence a positive company culture and leads by example.
• Actively seeks to utilize a “Collaborative Team Approach” in all situations.
• Demonstrated effective leadership, professionalism, problem solving, presentation, prioritization, attention to detail, and employee motivational skills.
• Able to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.
• Able to read and write legibly.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.

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.