Jack Link's Protein Snacks

Quality Systems Lead

Jack Link's Protein Snacks  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

At Jack Link’s, we are passionate about creating high-quality protein snacks enjoyed around the world. Based at our Casino, NSW, Australia production facility, this role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment alongside supportive teams across Food Safety & Quality, Operations, R&D and Technical.

Elevate your career with Jack Link’s, a global leader in protein snacking. We are looking for an experienced Quality Systems Lead to support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of our Food Safety and Quality systems at our Casino production facility.

This role will work closely with our Site FSQ team, New Zealand team, R&D, Technical, Regulatory and operational teams to ensure our systems, standards and specifications support product quality, food safety, customer expectations, GFSI standards and regulatory requirements.

A bit about us

You might know us for our protein snacks — but behind that is a team that shows up, works hard, and looks out for each other.

We talk about embracing the “wild side,” but for us that means:

• Backing ourselves

• Being open to learning and trying new things

• Putting in the effort to get the job done right

• Taking pride in the work we do every day

About the role

As the Quality Systems Lead, you will support the ongoing management and improvement of our site quality and food safety systems.

In this role, you will:

  • Work with the New Zealand team to implement and align with the existing Food Safety and Quality framework
  • Lead audit and assessment activities to ensure quality systems meet GFSI, customer and regulatory requirements
  • Manage and improve processing control standards to support product quality, customer, regulatory and food safety outcomes
  • Act as site HACCP Coordinator, supporting the review and implementation of HACCP systems
  • Review, update and maintain the PLM database in collaboration with Technical and R&D teams
  • Create and maintain specifications, work instructions, SOPs and job aides within PLM/IL
  • Work with R&D and Regulatory to review new raw materials, product information and specifications
  • Identify potential allergen, labelling or food safety impacts from new materials or process changes
  • Support continuous improvement by identifying gaps and working with key stakeholders to improve current processes
  • Provide relief support for Site FSQ audit duties when required

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with strong food safety, quality systems and manufacturing knowledge, who can work across teams and turn technical requirements into practical site outcomes.

What matters most is that you:

  • Have experience in food safety, quality assurance, technical or quality systems
  • Understand HACCP, food safety systems and GFSI standards
  • Can review, maintain and improve systems, standards and processes
  • Are confident working with specifications, product information and technical documentation
  • Communicate clearly with different teams and stakeholders
  • Have strong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem solving
  • Are comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Experience with PLM systems, audits, specification management, food manufacturing, allergens, labelling or regulatory requirements will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

  • Make a real impact on food safety, quality and customer outcomes
  • Work closely with FSQ, R&D, Technical, Regulatory, Operations and New Zealand teams
  • Be part of a hands-on manufacturing environment where your work makes a difference
  • Join a supportive team that works hard, helps each other out and takes pride in what they do
  • Enjoy regular team lunches, site events and recognition programs

Additional Information

Additional Information

  • Applications are open to candidates with eligibility to work in Australia
  • Pre-employment checks will be required for successful candidates.

What’s Next?

Ready to make your mark? Click " I'M INTERESTED" to submit your cover letter and CV. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Additional Information:

  • Applications are open to candidates with eligibility to work in Australia

  • Pre-employment checks are required for successful candidates.

What’s Next?

Click "APPLY NOW" to submit your cover letter and CV. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks

About Jack Link's Protein Snacks

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 Snacking 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 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, Golden Island, BiFi and Peperami.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Minong, WI
Year Founded
1985
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