Safety & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Jack Link's · Weston, WI

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Level: Specialist
Team: Lean / CI
Degree: Required (or equivalent experience)
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: 29 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A specialist continuous improvement role at Jack Link's (food & beverage) in Weston, WI.

They ask for: degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names: Root cause, EHS / safety

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How this role compares

Against 16 other live lean / ci postings in Wisconsin.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Lean 82%
✓ Root cause 53%
Six Sigma 53%
Kaizen 47%
Value stream mapping 47%
Black Belt 41%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Jack Link's
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Jack Link's in Weston

1 other open role at this site.

Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift · Reliability · Technician

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Responsibilities

◆Develops and implements safety programs such as lockout/tagout, machine guarding, fire protection, and other OSHA safety compliance programs.
◆Advises the Company on safety protocols and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
◆Maintains OSHA logs and other required regulatory documentation.
◆Conducts routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections.
◆Facilitating safety committee meetings (developing agenda, providing subject matter expertise, and ensuring compliance with regulations
◆Coordinates and facilitates plant safety committee activities. Promote Safety Awareness through communication, education, and participation in safety initiatives.
◆Identifies “toolbox” topics and frequency of training.
◆Conducts accident, injury, and near-miss investigations; identifies root causes; recommends corrective actions; and tracks completion of corrective measures.
◆Work with the Safety Director, Risk Management, and Human Resources on work-related injuries and illnesses and workers compensation coordination.
◆Works with maintenance to ensure all machines and equipment are operating in a safe and efficient manner.
◆Maintains and reports Safety/KPI metrics
◆TRIR
◆DART
◆Near misses
◆Training completion
◆Audit scores
◆Evaluates, recommends, and administers personal protective equipment (PPE) programs.
◆Visitor and Coordinates contractor safety orientation and compliance.
◆Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Trained in AED, First-Aid/CPR, OSHA 30, Forklift Trainer Certification, a plus preferred but not required. Prior experience in the Food industry, preferred. preferred but not required

Computer Skills

Working knowledge of computers and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

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Summary

Responsible for administering, implementing, and continuously improving the company’s environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards while promoting a culture of safety.

Leadership

•Ensures accuracy and integrity of all safety inspections, training records, and compliance documentation.
•Holds employees accountable for compliance with established safety procedures.
•Supports a culture which values employee safety and food safety.
•Supports a culture of openness and accountability.
•Sets an example by demonstrating professionalism; encourages and insists positive attitudes and behaviors from team members.
•Encourages employee initiative and innovation while recognizing effort and achievement.
•Creates and cultivates positive working relationships at all levels of the organization.
•Adhere to all company personnel policies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

•Skilled in performing safety inspections ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards.
•Able to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
•Able to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
•Able to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols.
•Knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures.
•Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
•Skilled in developing safety procedures and protocols.
•Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
•Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.