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.

The responsibilities of the Business Process Control Analyst 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 all materials 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.
 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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 including SAP & Scanner training.
• 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:

• 1+ years of experience working within a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word.

Preferred:

• 2+ years ERP or SAP 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 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.