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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 responsibilities of the Business Process Control Analyst will work alongside the Plant Department Managers and Supervisors providing operations business process leadership and business system expertise at the plant level. Coordinates and documents the movement of allmaterials in and out of the production areas with the help of the department material handlers. Works closely with both the department leads and supervisor to ensure all materials are accounted for and transactions made in a timely manner.Fulfills responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and procedures. 

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

PRODUCTION AND INVENTORY ANALYSIS 

• Actively monitor business processes, ensure data integrity by controlling daily, weekly, and period reporting for cost efforts, and security needs for the plant 

• Review business process documentation and update where necessary on a regular basis 

• Work closely with warehouse and operations leadership including their teams to help Identify root cause of data transaction errors in a timely manner including any remediation of errors 

• Identify and/or suggest improvements including documenting and supporting related activities 

• Provide implementation and ongoing support of new and existing plant operations business processes including SAP & Scanner training 

• Deliver plant business software application training at a one-on-one level, as needed 

• Provide On-Site leadership by initiating, monitoring, and minimizing risk mitigation in the event of business system failure through adequate planning 

PRODUCTION READINESS AND REPORTING 

• Follow daily production schedule & Bill-Of-Material (BOM) list to ensure achievement of specified goals 

• Manage with Procurement all raw & packaging materials to ensure availability in the correct location for on time start-ups 

• Complete reporting for: Write-Off including Obsolete Provisions, Cycle Counting Changes, Scrap Transactions, Line Labor Analysis, Budgeting Needs and Trial Costs 

TRANSACTION INTEGRITY 

• Ensure inventory input from location-to-location movements are made accurately and timely 

• Ensure all raw & packaging materials are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition 

• Complete material cycle counting at required intervals as determined by finance and management 

• Control data entry of inventory transactions 

• Ensure accuracy of daily paperwork before settlement of process orders 

GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES AND OTHER 

• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work/storage areas 

• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly 

• Adhere to company safety policies; wear and maintain safety equipment 

• Adhere to company personnel policies 

• Follow good manufacturing practices, along with company SOP's and SSOP's 

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary 

PRODUCTION AND CUSTOMER CONFORMANCE 

• Coordinate with floor leads and supervisors for the training of all team members on use of BOM's 

• Ensure product conforms to customers' specification 

Required Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• 1 + years of experience working within a manufacturing environment. 
• 1 + years of experience working with and transacting within the ERP system of SAP or equivalent. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word; experience working with graphics 
• Data entry experience 
• 2 + years of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) experience 
• Ability to analyze data/inventory. 
• Ability to multi-task in a challenging environment 
• Specific attention to detail, accuracy, and safety. 
• Demonstrated initiative-taking style ensures the timely completion of projects despite obstacles. 
• Actively seek to utilize a "Collaborative Team Approach" in all situations. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of leadership and team members. 
• Able to read and write legibly. 
• Able to communicate effectively and train team members as needed

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 2 years or more ERP including SAP experience. 
• Experience working with Bill of Materials and Cycle Counting 

This role is on 2nd shift, working Monday through Thursday from 3:30 PM to 2:30 AM. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts per week, giving you three consecutive days off each week (Friday through Sunday).The starting rate for this role is $18.58 - $25.54 (Hourly). Actual salaries 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 be 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 is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.

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:
Jack Link's is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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