Formulation Lead

At 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.

The Lead is responsible for achieving production goals…while observing all safety regulations, ensuring all GMP (good manufacturing practices) and HACCP (hazard analysis critical control points) quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:  

• Wears required personal protective equipment PPE which includes bump cap, hair net, frock, slip resistant shoes, gloves, apron and sleeves in accordance with GMP guidelines. 

• Ensures set-up up of packaging line is complete  

• and on-time startup (machines, products, and people in place on time) 

• Provides direction to production workers assigned to his/her line. 

• Trains all employees on how to safely operate machine/work line, to include cross-training and re-training, as necessary. 

• Completes, accurately and on time, all paperwork required for production and FSQ (Food Safety Quality, e.g., batch sheets, first-piece check, packaged product forms.   

• Recommends improvements that help eliminate downtime and reduce wasted time, motion, and resources. 

• Assures lines are supplied with appropriate sausage/cheese lots. 

• Completes process monitoring chart. 

• Demonstrate professionalism. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Is punctual, dependable and able to show up for work as scheduled 

• Able to work safely and abide by GMP, HACCP and OSHA  

• Able to maintain good personal hygiene 

• Knowledgeable on operation and troubleshooting of machines and printers 

• Able to lead by example and conduct him/herself in a professional manner at all times. 

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment  

• Able to be flexible and responsive to changing production needs 

• Able to take instructions and follow directions 

• Able to work as a team and treat others with respect 

• Knowledgeable on basic mathematical skills 

• Able to be flexible and responsive to changing production needs. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Prior leadership experience in a production capacity, preferred.  

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.

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