Food Safety Quality Technologist

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, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

• Formulate, document and maintain quality control standards and on-going quality control objectives.
• Create, document and implement inspection criteria and procedures.
• Provide technical and statistical expertise to teams.
• Interpret quality control philosophy to key personnel within company.
• Apply total quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Manage multiple scientific, regulatory and communication projects.

• SAP QA Module
  • Rate of Release - tracking rate product is available to ship
  • Aid DC/CS with timelines for delivery
  • AUD development
  • Assist plants with inspection plan set ups/troubleshooting
  • New process in Mankato for cook to pack refrigierated items

• Customer Specifications and Document management systems
  • Specifications
    • ProSpec/Walmart, Traceone/Albertsons&Safeway, Opal/Member's Mark
  • Document management
    • Repositrak, Rapid Recall, TraQtion, N2N
• Food Safe Pro
  • Development
  • Training
  • Deployment
  • Maintenance
  • Manage ongoing process and procedure for new products
  • This will require some travel to other locations

• Provide Food Safety expertise in the creation of the products and processes. ( i.e. Cold Craft in Mankato)
• Assist Supply Chain to reach delivery timelines
• Support Plant FSQ including temporary coverage of plant roles at production locations as needed
• May take on other projects as assigned in support of Jack Link's Food Safety and Quality

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education: Bachelor degree in Food Science or equivalent area of study

Required Experience: 2+ years of Food Safety Quality experience           

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

Proven thorough understanding of FSQ concepts and processes - plant experience a plus.

Excellent 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are 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.

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