Business Process Owner & Manager- Food Safety and Quality Management (FSQ) Systems

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, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

The Business Process Owner & Manager – Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Management Systems is accountable for end-to-end FSQ business processes, outcomes, and compliance enabled by digital systems across Jack Link’s manufacturing and support operations.

In addition to owning FSQ process standards and performance, this role leads and develops a team responsible for FSQ process execution, enablement, and continuous improvement. The role provides clear direction, prioritization, and coaching to ensure consistent adoption of standard processes across plants.

This role partners closely with IT Business Relationship Managers (BRMs), Enterprise Architecture, Analytics, and Delivery teams to ensure business requirements are translated into scalable and compliant technology solutions.

Key Accountabilities

Business Process Ownership & Governance

• Own the end-to-end FSQ business processes supported by SAP S/4HANA, PLM, MES, and electronic FSQ systems
• Define process standards, controls, variants, and success metrics for FSQ operations across manufacturing sites
• Ensure FSQ processes consistently meet USDA, FDA, SQF, and BRC compliance requirements
• Establish and maintain process KPIs, adoption metrics, and value realization tracking
• Act as the business signatory for FSQ process design and validation decisions

People Leadership & Direction

• Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for FSQ process enablement and execution
• Set clear priorities, objectives, and expectations aligned to FSQ and enterprise goals
• Provide ongoing direction, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members
• Build team capability in:

• FSQ process excellence
• Digital enablement and data-driven decision making
• Cross-plant standardization and adoption

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and compliance discipline

Business Requirements & IT Partnership

• Engage FSQ stakeholders in the Support Center and manufacturing sites to understand business needs, outcomes, and constraints
• Translate business needs into clear, well-documented functional business requirements and use cases
• Partner with IT BRMs to support demand intake, prioritization, and sequencing
• Collaborate with IT delivery teams during solution design and testing to validate process fit, not technical design
• Provide business input to evaluate solution options and tradeoffs presented by IT
• Explicit Boundary: This role does not perform solution architecture, system design, configuration, or vendor selection

FSQ Process Optimization & Enablement

• Map current-state FSQ workflows and identify opportunities to:
• Eliminate paper-based processes
• Reduce redundant data entry
• Improve data quality, availability, and timeliness
• Define where and how FSQ data should be captured from a business process perspective
• Partner with IT to enable workflow automation, system notifications, and reporting aligned to FSQ requirements

SAP S/4HANA Quality Management (QM) & Integrated Processes

• Represent FSQ business process interests in SAP S/4HANA design forums
• Define FSQ process requirements related to:
• Inspection plans and quality checks
• Batch management and traceability
• Product hold, release, and disposition workflows
• Partner with IT and data governance teams on master data standards (e.g., specifications, shelf life, inspection limits)
• Validate that SAP-enabled processes integrate effectively with production, procurement, and warehouse operations

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

• Provide business process direction for PLM capabilities supporting FSQ, including:

• Specifications and formulations
• Labeling and compliance data
• Approval workflows

• Partner with IT and PLM product owners to ensure end-to-end data flow across the product lifecycle
• Support and guide FSQ team members responsible for PLM process execution

Electronic Forms & Process Enablement

• Define business requirements for electronic FSQ forms and workflows supporting activities such as:

• Sanitation inspections
• Environmental monitoring
• Temperature and chemistry checks
• Packaging integrity verification

• Partner with IT to ensure digital enablement aligns to process efficiency, compliance, and usability

Reporting, Insights & Performance Management

• Define FSQ reporting and analytics requirements in partnership with IT and Analytics teams
• Validate dashboards and reports that support:
• FSQ KPIs

• Program compliance metrics
• Non-conformance and CAPA trends
• Audit readiness and traceability insights

• Use insights to drive continuous process improvement and risk reduction

Change Enablement & Capability Building

• Provide process guidance, training, and adoption support to FSQ teams across manufacturing sites
• Support continuous improvement by reinforcing standard processes and best practices
• Partner with site leadership to ensure consistent execution and accountability

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Food Science, Quality, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in Food Safety, Quality, or Manufacturing Operations
• Demonstrated experience owning or leading business processes in regulated food manufacturing environments
• Strong working knowledge of FSQ-related systems, such as:
• SAP S/4HANA Quality Management
• Electronic FSQ platforms (e.g., SafetyChain, RedZone, Pillir, similar)
• Proven experience with:
• FSQ compliance programs
• Audit preparation and execution
• Batch traceability and non-conformance management
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills
• Experience partnering with IT teams on large-scale system initiatives

Preferred:

• SAP or Six Sigma certification
• Experience operating in multi-plant manufacturing environments

The salary range for this role is $95,000 – $120,000(Annually).  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.

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.

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