FSQ Raw Manager at Jack Link's in Perry, GA

Job description

The FSQ Raw Manager is responsible for controlling all upstream biological, process, and supplier risks before they propagate into downstream or RTE operations . This role ensures raw operations are: Stable Controlled Predictable It is the first control point in the plant’s food safety system and a key contributor to both: 👉 food safety AND operational performance (OEE stability) Key Responsibilities HACCP & CCP Execution Own HACCP plans across raw processes Ensure CCPs are: Monitored in real time Corrected immediately Audit operator understanding and compliance Raw Material & Supplier Risk Management Control incoming risks: Temperature Pathogen load (assumed risk) Ingredient compliance Identify supplier variability trends Drive corrective actions Process Control & Variability Reduction Stabilize: Grinding Mixing Stuffing Eliminate shift-to-shift variability Standardize operating parameters Raw-to-RTE Containment Enforce separation across boundaries Prevent contamination transfer via: Personnel Equipment materials Allergen & Ingredient Control Ensure correct usage and segregation Validate changeover cleaning Ingredient specs Raw product compliance Raw Sanitation Alignment Ensure removal of heavy soil loads Prevent contamination spread during cleaning Risk Decisions (Pre-Cook) Rejecting incoming product Managing contamination risks Qualifications 5+ years FSQ experience in food manufacturing Strong HACCP and process control expertise Experience in protein/raw environments preferred Strong analytical and floor leadership skills KPIs CCP compliance rate Process variability (shift-to-shift consistency) Supplier defect rates Raw contamination trends Impact on downstream stability (indirect KPI) The salary range for this role is $94,000 - $106,000 (Salary)  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 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 can