SR Supervisor-Maintenance - 3rd shift overnight

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Sr. Maintenance Supervisor oversees and leads the daily installation, repair and maintenance of our facility, property and equipment. This position provides leadership over the maintenance technician workforce in repairing, maintaining, cleaning, troubleshooting, and installing all equipment in the facility. 

DIRECT REPORTS – Maintenance Technicians 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions) 

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

• Directs and leads a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, training and development and performance feedback. 

• Collaborates with maintenance planner and production leaders to develop and implement maintenance schedules, ensuring timely and effective execution of task by Maintenance team. 

• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and procedures including: LOTO, QEW, Confined Space entry, Emergency Response, and general safety practices. 

• Ensuring compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. 

• Performance Management: Responsible for developing and maintaining a high-level Team Member morale and dedication to serving customers. Responsible for coaching, mentoring, training and development of Team Members. Give performance feedback as appropriate in a consistent and timely manner.

• Review, correct, and approve TM timecards through Jack Link’s timekeeping tool to ensure Team Members are paid correctly each pay-period. 

• Responsible for KPIs related to maintenance department. 

• Identification and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects. 

• In partnership with Human Resources manage the staffing levels to appropriates support a 24/7 manufacturing facility, which includes participation in the recruitment and onboarding of new hires. 

• Monitoring all processes for optimal performance and reacting to deficiencies. 

• Troubleshooting abnormal conditional of all equipment in the facility.

• Participation in the development of SOPs and other training and instructional documentation. 

• Ordering parts, tools, chemicals, and lubricants. 

• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as necessary.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Required Education:  High School Diploma or GED* 

Required Experience:  3+ years of equipment maintenance in manufacturing, including hydraulics, 

pneumatics, & electronics; leadership experience 

Preferred:

• Associates or Technical Degree in applicable field 

• Experience in meat processing and packaging plant. 

• Wastewater, water treatment, refrigeration, boiler, and/or engine/machine room experience 

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System(CMMS) and Scheduling Software. 

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 

• Solid verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees 

• Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills. 

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

• Exceptional mechanical aptitude and facility maintenance skills. 

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, and/or electrical/mechanical 

• Ability to maintain and handle multiple functions/ tasks relating to the day-to-day operations for Jack Links 

• Proactive style that ensures the completion of projects despite obstacle 

• Actively seeks to utilize a “Collaborative Team Approach” in all situations 

• Continually strives to influence a positive company culture and leads by example 

• Ability to train

Additional Information

The pay range for this role is $76,477 - $105,156 (Annual). Actual wage will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to 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 Team Member will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e beard/hairnet, ear plugs, frock, boots, etc), stand for extended periods of time, and use hands/arms to push, pull, reach and occasionally lift above head. The Team Member must occasionally lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently. Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant setting with wet/slippery floors, varying degrees of temperatures with an average temperature of 40 degrees in the production area. Team Members will be exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products and moving equipment and will be required to follow all Food Safety Quality requirements.

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:
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.