Jack Link's Protein Snacks is hiring a FSQ Supervisor - All shifts

The FSQ Supervisor at Jack Link's Protein Snacks plays a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality across all shifts. Responsible for testing product samples and managing quality systems, this position ensures compliance with company protocols and federal regulations while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Test moisture, water activity, and fat analysis on all samples taken
• Ensure product meets company and regulatory standards
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate facility quality systems functions related to Quality and Food Safety objectives
• Conduct audit/training sessions to achieve Quality and Food Safety objectives
• Develop duties and direct activities of QA staff
• Follow up on the quality, quantity, and accuracy of QA staff work
• Contribute to the plant's continual improvement effort
• Assist FSQ Manager in ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory issues
• Fulfill product exporting requirements
• Work with agency personnel and respond to issues in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with 9 CFR, Chapter III, Part 417 – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems
• Ensure compliance with 9 CFR, Chapter III, Part 416 – Sanitation
• Ensure process control and laboratory compliance
• Ensure specification database accuracy
• Monitor net weight, take corrective actions, and maintain record keeping and reporting
• Investigate consumer complaints, take corrective actions, and maintain record keeping and reporting
• Monitor Return-to-Vendor (RTV) items, investigate issues, determine disposition, and follow up with corrective action, record keeping, and reporting
• Investigate defective material, take corrective actions, and maintain record keeping and reporting
• Ensure compliance with raw material and supply, and final product Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) standards
• Monitor and manage Quality Systems Laboratory capable of conducting chemical testing of in-process and finished products
• Audit operational records for content and accuracy
• Compile, store, and retrieve Production/Quality data, including process monitoring, testing, verification, and corrective action
• Assist FSQ Manager and SQF Practitioner with SQF implementation and communication to ensure objectives are met and certification is maintained
• Successfully complete the SQF training course
• Participate in the internal QMS audit program
• Assist FSQ Manager with product research and development projects to ensure test objectives are met and new products are implemented smoothly during scale-up
• Perform activities of workers supervised
• Follow Lean Manufacturing Processes including team building, consistency in high quality, preventative maintenance, good workplace conditions, and productive work
• Organize and prioritize in a multitasking environment
• Read and write legibly
• Operate a computer
• Demonstrate proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Apply knowledge of cost accounting
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate with USDA/FSIS concerning regulatory issues
• Supervise, direct, and instruct team members
• Monitor unsafe behavior
• Follow all OSHA guidelines
• Follow food safety guidelines
• Ensure team members wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Build and support a culture at LSI which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety
• Demonstrate the Jack Link’s Values: Be Real – Relationship Driven – Stewardship – Speed Matters – Self Discipline – Show Awesome Character
• Build and support a culture of openness and accountability within (and outside) the assigned department
• Demonstrate professionalism; encourage and insist on positive attitudes and behaviors from team members
• Encourage team member initiative and innovation, and show recognition for effort and achievement
• Create and cultivate positive work relationships at all levels of LSI
• Communicate with peers, subordinates, and leaders in an effective, timely manner
• Collaborate with remote team members and work as part of a team
• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities
• Find a solution for or deal proactively with work-related problems
• Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company prerequisite programs, SOPs and SSOPs
• Ensure all team members are adequately and properly trained in safety, sanitation procedures, chemical handling and GMPs
• Enforce all safety rules and company policies
• Ensure proper staffing is maintained, including interviewing and hiring new team members
• Implement and monitor training for new hires and continuing training of current 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
• Provide appropriate interpretation of company policies and safety procedures

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to organize and prioritize in a multitasking environment
• Ability to read and write legibly
• Operate a computer
• Demonstrated proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of cost accounting
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate with USDA/FSIS concerning regulatory issues
• Supervise, direct, and instruct team members
• Monitor unsafe behavior
• Follow all OSHA guidelines
• Follow food safety guidelines
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must demonstrate the Jack Link’s Values: Be Real – Relationship Driven – Stewardship – Speed Matters – Self Discipline – Show Awesome Character
• Build and support a culture of openness and accountability
• Demonstrate professionalism; encourage and insist on positive attitudes and behaviors from team members
• Encourage team member initiative and innovation, and show recognition for effort and achievement
• Create and cultivate positive work relationships at all levels of LSI
• Communicate with peers, subordinates, and leaders in an effective, timely manner
• Ability to collaborate with remote team members and work as part of a team
• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities
• Ability to find a solution for or deal proactively with work-related problems
• Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company prerequisite programs, SOPs and SSOPs
• Ensure all team members are adequately and properly trained in safety, sanitation procedures, chemical handling and GMPs
• Enforce all safety rules and company policies
• Ensure proper staffing is maintained, including interviewing and hiring new team members
• Implement and monitor training for new hires and continuing training of current 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
• Provide appropriate interpretation of company policies and safety procedures
• Stand and walk constantly
• Sit occasionally
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Work in production environment with moderate cold (35-55 degrees) and loud noise levels

Nice to Have

• Associates Degree or equivalent
• Knowledge in meat processing, food processing or related field

Technical Stack

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Excel

Team & Environment

• Reports to FSQ Manager

Benefits & Compensation

• Not specified

Work Mode

• Onsite

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.