FSQ Manager
Company: Jack Link's
Location: Minong
Posted on: September 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionRunning 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 DescriptionManages Food Safety and
Quality (FSQ) staff and determines the overall direction,
coordination, and evaluation of all quality systems as they relate
to achieving corporate FSQ objectives.DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties and responsibilities of this position
shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:Monitor
Return-to-Vendor (RTV) items, investigate issues, determine
corrective actions and appropriate disposition, and follow up with,
record keeping, and reporting.NR
response/tracking/reporting.Consumer complaint investigation,
corrective actions, record keeping, and reporting.Communicate with
USDA/FSIS concerning regulatory issuesImplement and/or maintain a
Listeria environmental monitoring and control program including
corrective actions, record keeping, and reportingManage the USDA
pathogen monitoring sampling program, product retention &
release.Maintain HACCP support documentation file & prepare for
USDA HACCP In-Depth-Verification (IDV) review.Manage the use of
chemicals in the quality control department.Function as the liaison
between the plant and the USDA.Maintain and reassess SQF, HACCP and
SSOP Plans.SOP s & SSOP s
Program development, training, implementation, maintenance,
validation, reassessment, corrective actions, record keeping, and
verification in support of plant operations & quality systems or as
defined in 9 CFR, Chapter III, Part 416
Sanitation, Part 417
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems.Review,
monitor, and maintain all ingredient and process control
systems.Conduct a mock recall bi-annually to verify the
effectiveness and accuracy of data gathering and record keeping
functions.Establish, monitor and control a Quality Systems
Laboratory capable of conducting chemical testing of in-process and
finished products as required by corporate FSQ objectives.Implement
and monitor training for new hires & continuing training of current
team members.Ensure all state, local, and federal Food Safety
regulatory issues are adhered to, and implement changes.Enforce all
safety rules and company policies; provide appropriate
interpretation of company policies and safety policies for team
members.Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of
all support activities.Encourage team members
initiative and innovation, and show recognition for effort &
achievement.Create and cultivate positive work relationships at all
levels of the plant/organization.Ensure proper staffing is
maintained, including interviewing and hiring new team
members.Maintain attendance records, counsel team members with poor
attendance, & follow up with coaching/discipline as
appropriate.Appraise work performance: conduct appropriate reviews
for team members; give coaching/discipline as appropriate in a
consistent and timely manner.Review, correct, and approve
timekeeping tool to ensure team members are paid correctly each
pay-period.Performs other duties and responsibilities as
necessary.QualificationsRequired Education: High School Diploma or
GED*Required Experience: 2 years** of Quality Assurance experience
in the food industry plus prior supervisory experiencePreferred: *
Bachelor s Degree and 5 or more years of successful supervisory
experience in a food manufacturing
environment---------------------------------- * Education focused
in Food Biology or Microbiology*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
experienceREQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:Proven
understanding of food safety and quality in a manufacturing
environment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must
work effectively with all levels of management and
employees.Demonstrated professionalism, effective leadership,
problem solving, presentation, prioritization, attention to detail,
and employee motivational skills. Proficient in Internet
navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of cost accounting.Additional InformationPHYSICAL
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 EmployerJack 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-VerifyJack Link's provides the
Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each
new Team Member 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 do 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 Jack Link s has violated
our 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).
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