Continuous Skills Development Specialist

Company Description

Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get… authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!

Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Jack Link's Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link's, Lorissa's Kitchen, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.

Job Description

The CSD Specialist is responsible for development and implementation of the CSD process throughout the entire production facility. CSD Specialist will develop all training material, record all material that is completed, ensure that all team members are retaining information being trained and keep training documents updated with any changes that may appear. CSD Specialist will oversee all CSD Trainers on all shifts. This person will also help other plant operations to solve training issues that may arise. This position will be carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures.

HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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• Know and understand the plant functions.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of CSD training materials.
• Keep training materials up to date.
• Working in a team to produce content that’s satisfactory to all end users.
• Helping managers, supervisors, and leads solve specific problems that are skills based.
• Train instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills for training and giving feedback to team members.
• Work independently to get material completed in a timely manner.
• Be flexible with production to reach all shifts.
• Follow lean manufacturing practices.
• Supervise Team Members.
• Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.

Safety

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• Monitor Unsafe Behavior
• Follow all OSHA Guidelines
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  1. Earplug
  2. Hairnet
  3. Beard-net
  4. Protective eyewear
  5. Slip resistant footwear

Leadership

•  Build and support a culture at LSI which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.
• 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 within (and out-side) 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.

Communication

• 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 to deal proactively with work-related-problems.

Qualifications

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Required Experience:

• One to three years of experience working in a direct or staff function within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the development and creation of training documents such as SOPs, work instructions, procedures or job aids
• Project management experience

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a trainer, training project SME and/or training designer
• Knowledge of plant operations processes

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• • Able to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.
  • Able to read and write legibly.
  • Follow written and verbal instructions.
• • Good computer skills. Demonstrated proficiency of computers and Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft
  • Follow Company Policies and Procedures.
  • Supervise, Train and Direct Team Members

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee 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. Travel may be required.

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.

E-Verify
Jack Link's provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new Team Member’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that Jack Link’s has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).