Production Supervisor 1st Shift

Company DescriptionAt Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Golden Island®, BiFi®, and Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYSupervises a team of Production Workers and their daily activities to ensure the needs of all functions within the area are met (production, training, safety, security and housekeeping). Provides leadership/direction to the team and ensures that all the procedures for food safety and manufacturing high quality products are achieved.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for ensuring proper staffing is maintained, including interviewing and hiring new team membersImplement and monitor training plans, ensure compliance required trainingDirects daily activities to meet safety, quality, productivity and cost goalsEvaluate team members work performance, conduct appropriate reviews for team members, address complaints and resolve conflicts, reward and discipline accordingly, and approve timekeepingProvides direction to team members to ensure quality products, and adherence to productivity goals and cost standardsPerform production paperwork, receiving and inventory control procedures with complete accuracyCommunicate effectively with peers, subordinates and leaders in an effective, timely mannerResolves day-to-day operational and people issuesImplements process improvements within areaDevelop team members and team leadsArea-level decisions impacting people and productionUnderstand the concepts of FIFO (First-in-First-Out) on perishable products and ensure successful implementation of FIFO throughout the operations within the facilityModels and reinforce GMP’s, food safety and quality standards; accountable for assigned area and ensure complianceSupport and successful implementation of SQF (Safe, Quality Foods) within the facilityComplete and review all Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP) requirements and paperwork. This includes but not limited to Pre-Operational Inspection, Operational Inspections, Pre-Shipment Review, and Corrective ActionsImmediately report all accidents and deficiencies to management; complete accident investigations and report within 24 hours of incidentPerform additional duties as assigned.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or equivalent2+ years of experience in manufacturing and 1+ years Lead experienceProficient in internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookAble to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environmentAccuracy and attention to detailAdditional InformationEqual 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.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Sub-Department: Shift Management Department: Operations Compensation: USD 60000 - USD 80000 - yearly