Business Process Control Analyst

Company Description

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, BiFi, Peperami, Wild River, Golden Island and Country Fresh Meats.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

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 all materials 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

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 responsibilit