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 Distribution Center/Plant Manager is accountable for the efficient operation of a fast paced, consumer packaged goods distribution center and production facility to manage expenses, minimize loss, and maximize revenue. Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, procedures and LEAN logistics. Oversees all of the functions and activities of the distribution center and production plant to ensure quality, food safety, accuracy, safety, cost and volume standards are being met.  Coaches and directs the development of the site’s leadership and management team to ensure team members are being challenged, motivated, and rewarded, and that processes being used maximize efficiency and accuracy. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 

·         Manage the facility's safety initiatives, which includes cleanliness and plant sanitation

·         Accountable for creating a culture of continuous improvement leveraging LEAN logistics / practices

·         Collaborates with the Director of Operations to ensure plant production goals and key performance indicators, such as giveaway, labor, and floor loss are met.

·         Establish / refine processes with 3rd party providers specific to quality and performance

·         Develops talent by guiding, directing, and coaching leaders in the overall functionality and effectiveness of the distribution center and plant,

·         Drives site team member engagement through recognition and inspiring team members and leaders with effective communication

·         Establishing site departmental productivity, accuracy, and safety goals, tracking progress toward goals, and communicating progress to team members to achieve breakthrough performance

·         Interviewing and selecting of all leadership and key personnel. 

·         Developing departmental and management performance goals with leadership teams and completing performance appraisals, conducting performance evaluations, determining appropriate compensatory rewards, and handling discharges.

·         Help to determine metrics for site incentives

·         Oversee in-house training for team members

·         Plans and aligns work; Ensures consistent site operations by establishing warehouse guidelines, systems, processes, and procedures, as well as coaching leadership on more effective ways to streamline work flow and improve productivity. 

·         Maximizes the use of warehouse space by planning more effective uses of labor, inventory and equipment placement.

·         Develops and implements departmental business plans, processes and budgets which enhance the sites efficacy and efficiency.

·         Manages complexity; monitors successes, improvements and compliance with plan and budget, giving feedback to respective leadership.

·         Ensures the best value is negotiated on supplies, equipment, facility services and maintenance contracts.

·         Manages ambiguity; liaisons with other department managers to convey information to and from the distribution centers which would impact the order processing and shipping methods/timing to customers. 

EDUCATION

·         Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain, operations management or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·         APICS or equivalent supply chain certification preferred.

 EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

·         10+ years managing high-volume warehouse with FTL, LTL parcel operations and optimizing for best practices and industry leading key performance indicators (preferably in CPG environment).

·         5+ years as an Operations/Manufacturing Manager, Superintendent or similar level, preferably in the food industry,  with multiple Supervisors reporting to the position

·         5+ years of LEAN experience

·         New distribution center start up experience (preferred)

·         Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) – Proficient understanding of warehouse management systems, their configurations, optimization and functionality to support the company’s distribution network (coupled with end to end Supply Chain operational processes).

·         Experience in successfully managing 3PL’s (Across all temperature states)

·         Experience with slotting strategies and Labor Management System (LMS)

·         5+ years in an operation employing an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) such as SAP, BPCS or similar system

·         5+ years of experience with significant responsibility for working with Quality Assurance (or Control), Accounting, Scheduling and Human Resources

·         Ability to work in a team oriented environment that is fast paced and demanding.

·         Demonstrated ability to influence in cross-functional situations.

·         Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy.

·         Track record of developing and implementing change which positively impacts company performance.

·         Strong interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with internal and external teams

·         Dependable, highly motivated hands-on manager who thrives in a “self-driven” environment.

·         The candidate will also possess knowledge of packaging equipment functionality and design.

·         Candidate must demonstrate integrity and dedication have a positive work attitude and strong work ethic.

DIRECT REPORTS

·         Operations Managers, Inventory Manager, Warehouse Systems Manager, and Maintenance Manager

INDIRECT REPORTS

·         Human Resources Manager

·         Controller

·         Safety Manager

·         Continuous Improvement Manager

·         Plant Production Manager

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.