Production Supervisor

About Schweid & Sons 

Schweid & Sons is a family-owned and operated premium ground beef company with a proud heritage spanning four generations. We supply top-quality beef to Retail, Foodservice, and National Account customers across the U.S. and are committed to quality, customer service, and innovation in protein manufacturing. 

Job Summary:

Hands-on manufacturing supervisor who provides guidance and training in the manufacture of food. Works alongside and with manufacturing team, stepping in as needed to ensure maximum productivity. Helps keep materials organized and advises management of upcoming needs. Provides a good example for others to follow in the areas of safety, quality and productivity. Maintain orderly flow of quality production through the manufacturing plant. Encourages good housekeeping and sets a positive example for employee morale and job satisfaction. Advise management of productivity and quality issues that are not quickly and satisfactorily resolved. Have the ability to manage multiple areas which would include Grind as needed, ensuring product flow to pack off, production of multiple packaging lines, fresh and frozen pallet creation, while ensuring service and production needs are met. Foster an effective work environment with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse and Plant Leadership 

*This is a 2nd shift position, with flexibility to cover 1st shift as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

The essential job functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directs and monitors Production Grind, Forming and Packaging activities to ensure quality and safety of products, including, but not limited to, texture and freshness of product.
• Ensure FIFO is applied to raw materials to comply with customer satisfaction
• Assuring adequate materials and supplies for production (Inventory, batch sheets, etc.) are available as needed to avoid down time
• Monitor batch sheet records to ensure the correct raw material is being used and properly recorded
• Ensure team members are following processes to make the “Very Best Burger” which will include temperature control, proper forming, proper placement into packaging film and master casing
• Manage yield and labor variances with an understanding of operational controllables 
• Communicate deficiencies in materials to ensure orders can be made in a timely manner, including forecasting for following week’s needs
• Manage work hours of direct team, including attendance point management, break punctuality, assure employees are at their assigned position at the beginning of the work shift and overtime management to achieve cost/lb. goals
• Maintain general housekeeping; encourage safety by insisting on a clean, safe work environment, and ensure that employees are following prescribed safety procedures, which includes each employees’ wearing the proper personal protective equipment
• Health and Safety of production team and adherence of GMPs and Safety policies and procedures. Includes addressing reporting infractions
• Follow through ensuring leads, operators and other personnel are accountable for their areas of responsibility 
• Maintain quality and safety of products by making sure that employees meet company and USDA specifications.
• Communicates job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Develop highly productive personnel and work teams by providing ongoing training and delegating specific duties to key personnel, including new employee onboarding.
• Report any food safety issues and any other HACCP violations.
• Other tasks and projects may be assigned

Minimum Requirements: 

• 4+ years of supervisory experience in food packaging or processing is required, preferably in protein.
• High School or GED diploma required, while college education preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in cold environment; 40 degrees and below.
• Highly skilled in math
• Ability to write and communicate concisely in English; bi-lingual preferred.

 What We Offer 

• The expected compensation for this role is $70,000 - $78,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be discussed during the interview process.
• Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, HRA and voluntary disability benefits.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) + employer match and life insurance.
• Location: This is an on-site role located in Carlstadt, NJ.
• Environment: Our facility is refrigerated. In this role you will be exposed to < 40 degrees for multiple hours of the day.

Our Culture

At Schweid & Sons, our culture is built on our core values: Trust, Respect, Innovation, Passion, and Pride. We believe in creating an environment where people can collaborate, contribute ideas, and grow their careers while delivering the very best burger experience to our customers. Joining our team means becoming part of a company that values its people as much as its product.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

At Schweid & Sons we believe that to build the best team, we must hire using an objective lens. We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire people for their potential and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As such, we do not discriminate or make decisions based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let your recruiter know how we can make your interview process work best for you.

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes.