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 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. The Plant Scheduler ensures maximum productivity throughout the plant floor.  Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), USDA Guidelines, and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions) 

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

• Coordinate production schedule throughout the plant floor taking into considerations allergens and species changes to maximize throughout. ​Choose an item.​ 

• Communicate daily schedules along with priorities to plant operations, warehouse and maintenance. ​Choose an item.​ 

• Communicate with buyer/demand planning to ensure proper materials are available to meet production demand.  

• ​​​Communicate with buyer/demand planning to ensure proper materials are available to meet production demands. ​​ 

• 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. ​​ 

• Monitor work processes, in order to assess completeness to standards and specifications.​​ 

• 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 Lean Manufacturing Processes; team building, consistency in high quality, preventative maintenance, good work place conditions, productive work, etc. ​​ 

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary. ​​ 

Required Education: 

Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. 

Required Experience: 

• 2+ years of experience in scheduling using an ERP system 

• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment 

Preferred: 

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

• SAP Knowledge 

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 

Basic arithmetic calculations for line standards, staffing standard, & average production amounts.  Proactive style that ensures the completion of projects despite obstacles. 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and Team Members. 

Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and Team Member motivational skills. 

Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Team Member 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 sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work to be performed by team members in this position.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of team members performing this role.

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. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify
Jack Link's provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).