Jack Link’s Protein Snacks

Food Manufacturing

MaintenanceMaterialsManager

$105–155k ~AI est. Perry, Georgia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Maintenance Materials Manager at Jack Link’s Protein Snacks. Skills: Maintenance materials management, MRO inventory, Spare parts management. Define optimal inventory levels. Maintain optimal inventory levels”

What You'll Achieve.

Maximize equipment uptime; Optimize inventory levels; Control R&M budget; Deliver right parts; Deliver parts at right time; Deliver parts at right cost; Prevent production downtime; Eliminate downtime from shortages; Reduce R&M spend; Reduce waste; Reduce emergency purchases; Reduce expediting costs; Reduce obsolete inventory; Reduce excess inventory; Improve inventory turns; Improve service levels; Improve inventory accuracy

Industry & Context.

Food Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Wear Personal Protective Equipment, Stand for extended periods, Use hands/arms to push/pull/reach, Occasionally lift above head, Occasionally lift 25 pounds, Infrequently lift 50 pounds, Visually inspect equipment, Visually inspect product

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7–10+ years maintenance materials experience, 7–10+ years MRO experience, 7–10+ years supply chain experience, Experience in automated manufacturing, Experience managing multi-million dollar inventory, Experience managing multi-million dollar spend

Nice to Have

SAP experience preferred, Maximo experience preferred

What You'll Do.

Define optimal inventory levels

Maintain optimal inventory levels

Classify critical spares

Manage critical spares

Balance inventory investment

Establish reorder points

Establish safety stock

Establish stocking strategies

Ensure parts availability

Eliminate downtime from shortages

Coordinate critical equipment needs

Prioritize parts availability

Partner with Maintenance Planner

Align inventory with schedule

Ensure parts are kitted

Support shutdown planning

Source maintenance parts

Procure maintenance components

Procure maintenance services

Manage vendor relationships

Develop alternate sourcing

Lead storeroom operations

Manage storeroom receiving

Manage storeroom issuing

Manage storeroom cycle counting

Ensure inventory accuracy

Ensure system integrity

Standardize organization

Eliminate obsolete inventory

Eliminate excess inventory

Eliminate duplicate inventory

Manage maintenance materials spending

Track maintenance materials spending

Identify cost reduction opportunities

Execute cost reduction opportunities

Analyze inventory turns

Reduce emergency purchases

Reduce expediting costs

Ensure accurate parts data setup

Maintain accurate parts data

Standardize naming conventions

Standardize descriptions

Standardize BOM structures

Maintain equipment BOMs

Use data to forecast demand

Improve inventory decisions

Partner with Reliability Engineering

Identify required critical spares

Support failure analysis

Ensure correct parts visibility

Ensure historical usage visibility

Drive improvements in inventory turns

Drive improvements in service levels

Drive improvements in inventory accuracy

Eliminate recurring parts issues

Lead storeroom personnel

Develop storeroom personnel

Lead inventory analysts

Develop inventory analysts

Lead maintenance buyers

Develop maintenance buyers

Establish clear processes

Establish clear expectations

Establish clear accountability

Drive continuous improvement

Align with Maintenance

Align with Reliability

Align with Procurement

Participate in planning processes

Participate in performance review processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Maintenance execution readiness; Reliability critical spares; Procurement sourcing strategy; Finance budget control

Full Job Description

At Link Snacks , we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—[Jack Link’s®](https://www.jacklinks.com/) , [Lorissa’s Kitchen®](https://www.lorissaskitchen.com/) , [Golden Island®](https://www.goldenislandjerky.com/) , [BiFi®](https://www.bifi.com/en) , and [Peperami®](https://www.peperami.tv/) and [KOOEE!®](https://www.kooeesnacks.com.au/) to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. Position Summary The Maintenance Materials Manager is responsible for the strategy, control, and execution of all maintenance spare parts, MRO inventory, and materials management processes supporting a highly automated, 24/7 food manufacturing facility. This role ensures maximum equipment uptime, optimal inventory levels, and cost control by delivering the right parts, at the right time, at the right cost—while supporting a multi-million-dollar repairs and maintenance (R&M) budget. This position is a critical enabler

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