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, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

POSITION DUTIES: Responsible for the introduction and implementation of Air-Dried Meat product-related knowledge and expertise into the larger organization. Work with Plant Leadership Team to develop growth strategies for the Air-Dried Meat segment of the organization. Provide leadership and direct supervision of the air-dried meat manufacturing process. Supervise & provide training on equipment such as, but not limited to: biltong cutter, vacuum sausage stuffer, mixer/grinder, vacuum tumbler, biltong slicer, MAP injection packaging machine, chamber vacuum machine. Design and implement yield control on primary versus tertiary products. Recipe creation and scaling as related to new product development. Conduct testing/recording for HACCP critical control points. Implement and support USDA food safety regulations at a plant level. Work along with the Plant Leadership Team to monitor plant targets and Key Performance Indicators on a regular basis. Support the plant operations in building and implementing growth strategies as defined by the Plant Leadership Team. Be a resource to the Leadership Team by identifying areas for growth in product development and production operations as well as creating implementation strategies for new initiatives. Support the Sales Team using product and market expertise to identify opportunities for new market share and assisting with the development of continued sales strategies to drive new growth in the Air-Dried Meat industry. Supervise production worker subordinates.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The qualified candidate must have at least a High school diploma/GED or foreign equivalent degree. The qualified candidate must have at least 4 years (48 months) of experience with all the following: (a) Working with the following types of dried-meat: biltong, droewors, cabanossi, and air-dried beef strips; (b) Working with Air-Dried meats on a commercial scale; (c) Recipe creation, recipe scaling, and product development including for Air-Dried meats; (d) Conducting quality control on products; and (e) Utilizing and training individuals on all the following tools: biltong cutter, vacuum sausage stuffer, mixer/grinder, vacuum tumbler, biltong slicer, mincer, vacuum sealer, band saw, and chillers. All experience may be gained concurrently.

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.