Job Description

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. 

Summary:

This is a leadership role within the organization that is responsible for a broad range of processes, products, and team members over 2 shifts of production as well as the relationship with FSIS and 3rd party sanitation. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Managing implementation of the HACCP Plan, its associated documents and including reassessments
• Maintaining records in accordance to the policy / HACCP program 
• Conduct plant GMP inspections and monitor GMP’s for compliance 
• Responsible for maintaining the company’s compliance with FSIS regulations. 
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures such as HACCP, GMP’s, SSOP, CAPA, and hold and release of products. 
• Oversee training program for GMP’s, HACCP and Food Defense/Food Fraud. 
• Respond to non-compliance reports issued by FSIS.
• Manage the 3rd party Sanitation program for the facility.  

Quality / Customer Service 

• Lead 3rd party audits (SQF / Customer Specific) and Customer tours including CAPA’s.
• Strive for continuous improvements of products, process, procedures, and reliability.
• Maintain data of customer requirements, quality specifications and reporting requirements. 
• Manage quality training program.
• Ensure specification compliance for raw materials and finished products.
• Managing implementation of quality programs. 
• Assist with product development and special projects associated with product development. 
• Respond to customer complaints with CAPA’s / letters as needed. 
• Establish the raw material and finished product shelf life.

Other

• Contributing to a Safety Culture Manage FSQA Department (Techs, Sanitations, Supervisors) including exempt and non-exempt labor
• Manage the department to meet budget. 
• Other tasks and projects may be assigned. 
• 10 – 20% travel required

Minimum Requirements:  

• Red Meat Experience a Must
• Bachelor of Science in Food Technology, Food Process Engineering, or related field; MS preferred. 
• 5 plus years' experience working in the Food Industry in a leadership role. 
• HACCP Knowledge and Experience
• SQF / BRC Knowledge and Experience
• Ability to think independently and take responsibility for decisions.                                          

What We Offer 

• The expected compensation for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 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.