Jobs at Jack Link's Protein Snacks

Operations Interns support manufacturing projects involving process improvement, equipment reliability, production problem-solving, process control data collection, and project engineering. Responsibilities include analyzing productivity, costs, capacity, metrics, and trends; documenting processes; optimizing assembly flow; supporting quality and cost improvements; and applying Lean Manufacturing practices. The role collaborates with plant operations, engineering, quality, continuous improvement, and R&D teams, culminating in a final presentation of project accomplishments.

Supports plant-level continuous improvement initiatives by monitoring KPIs, facilitating Kaizen events, managing action plans, conducting data analysis and root-cause problem solving, and supporting the Jack Link’s Performance System. The intern will help automate performance data collection, track cost savings, train employees on problem-solving tools, and present project accomplishments. The role operates in a manufacturing plant and office environment.

Accounting Intern supporting technical accounting research, Census filings, accrual reviews, general ledger entries, consolidations, financial reporting, accounts payable invoice verification, and ad hoc analyses. The role includes training across accounting functions, project management, networking, and a final internship presentation.

Supports Sales and Finance teams with enterprise software systems, including SAP and Salesforce. Collaborates with IT and business stakeholders to document requirements, create user stories, conduct testing, maintain training and process documentation, and deliver system enhancements. The role also involves data management, process automation, KPI reporting, user support, and software solution evaluation. The intern will work with global teams and present internship contributions to company leadership.

Supports Revenue Growth Management and sales strategy through trade-spend analysis, promotional effectiveness reviews, ROI analytics, budget tracking, sales planning, and customer-specific growth initiatives. The intern will use syndicated and internal data to evaluate trade rates, develop promotional guidelines and scorecards, identify efficiency opportunities, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Trade Strategy teams. The role is based in Minneapolis during summer 2027 and may involve travel.

Finance Intern supporting Finance and Accounts Receivable teams with special projects, plant and supply chain performance reporting, monthly reporting, and ad hoc analysis. The role includes formal and informal training, cross-functional collaboration, networking, project management, and a final internship presentation. Candidates must be pursuing a finance degree and have completed their sophomore or junior year of college.

Automation Intern supporting engineering projects involving electrical design, facility layouts, PLC programming, HMI applications, industrial software, network communications, equipment commissioning, operator training, warranty support, project documentation, cost estimates, and field data collection for automated manufacturing processes.

Summer 2027 intern supporting demand and supply planning through item-level forecasting, production and fulfillment planning, inventory analysis, and supply chain performance measurement. Responsibilities include using customer data, statistical forecasting, Excel, Power BI, and SAP APO/ECC; coordinating with planning, manufacturing, sales, and customer service teams; developing planning tools and models; managing reports; and contributing to supply chain projects.

Support the Talent Acquisition team across full-cycle recruiting, early career programs, candidate sourcing, interview coordination, recruitment marketing, employer branding, candidate experience, and recruiting analytics. The intern will maintain applicant tracking data, assist with reports and dashboards, support campus outreach and career fairs, and recommend improvements to recruiting processes. The role is based in Minneapolis and includes exposure to a manufacturing environment and a final internship presentation.

Provides strategic leadership for food safety and quality programs across international manufacturing sites and co-manufacturing partners. Oversees HACCP, GFSI, regulatory compliance, testing, product release, environmental monitoring, CAPA, recalls, supplier corrective actions, and consumer complaint investigations. Leads facility FSQ teams, develops talent, supports product launches and process changes, and drives continuous improvement. The role requires extensive international travel and collaboration with regulators, operations, suppliers, and corporate leadership.

Leads food safety and quality operations at a USDA-inspected meat snack manufacturing facility. Manages the SQF Quality System, HACCP plans, sanitation programs, regulatory compliance, FSQ personnel, training, performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement. Serves as the site’s food safety subject matter expert and partners with senior leadership, USDA FSIS, customers, and certification organizations to maintain product and process standards.

The Corporate Controller leads global corporate accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, period-end close, consolidation, audits, and US GAAP compliance. The role manages a team of twelve, supports international statutory reporting, researches technical accounting matters, improves financial processes and automation, and provides oversight for the SAP S/4HANA implementation. The position partners with finance and business teams to maintain accurate reporting, strengthen controls, and deliver process improvements.

Serves as the highest food safety authority for ready-to-eat production and packaging. Makes product release, line startup, hold, and shutdown decisions; enforces hygienic zoning, sanitation, GMP, and pre-operational standards; interprets environmental monitoring results; leads Listeria and contamination-risk responses; validates thermal processes and challenge studies; and holds operations, sanitation, and maintenance accountable for safe production.

Manages food safety and quality controls for raw manufacturing operations. Owns HACCP plans and CCP execution, controls raw material and supplier risks, reduces process variability, enforces raw-to-ready-to-eat containment, manages allergens and ingredient compliance, aligns sanitation practices, and makes pre-cook contamination and product acceptance decisions. The role requires strong floor leadership, analytical skills, and expertise in food manufacturing process control.

Leads maintenance, reliability, facilities, utilities, and site engineering for a multi-shift manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include building reliability culture, managing RCM and predictive maintenance, overseeing Somax CMMS execution, supporting capital projects and commissioning, maintaining infrastructure and utilities, ensuring regulatory and food safety compliance, managing budgets and contractors, and developing technical teams. The role drives uptime, asset performance, continuous improvement, and long-term plant reliability.

Manage HR administration across the employee lifecycle for six EMEA countries, including employee records, onboarding and offboarding, payroll support, absence and leave management, HR systems, compliance, employee inquiries, and HR improvement projects. The role requires collaboration with international stakeholders and supports accurate, efficient, and compliant HR operations during a six-month maternity cover assignment.

Own major grocery customer relationships across New Zealand, driving revenue, trade investment, forecasting, market share, category growth, customer marketing, innovation launches, and three-year account strategies. Lead, coach, and develop the New Zealand Sales Team while collaborating with Marketing, Innovation, Finance, Operations, and distribution partners.

Leads the continuous improvement transformation across EMEA manufacturing and supply chain operations. Defines and deploys Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and operational excellence methodologies; drives productivity, cost, quality, safety, waste, delivery, and working capital improvements across multiple sites. Partners with operations and plant leadership, develops performance frameworks, standardizes best practices, leads change initiatives, trains employees, and manages three direct reports.

Manage regional EDEKA accounts in Germany for BiFi and Jack Link’s brands. Develop sales strategies, business plans, forecasts, promotions, and profitable growth initiatives; maintain retailer relationships; negotiate pricing and terms; coordinate with field sales and cross-functional teams; analyze market and sales performance; manage budgets and customer claims; resolve issues; and support national negotiations.