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. Maintains orderly flow of quality production through the manufacturing plant. Encourages good housekeeping and sets a positive example for employee morale and job satisfaction. Advises management of productivity and quality issues that are not quickly and satisfactorily resolved. Manages multiple areas, including Grind as needed, ensuring product flow to pack off, production of multiple packaging lines, fresh and frozen pallet creation, while meeting service and production needs. Fosters an effective work environment with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse and Plant Leadership. Shift: 1st shift with flexibility to cover the 2nd shift. Essential Job Functions Directs and monitors Production Grind, Forming and Packaging activities to ensure quality and safety of products, including texture and freshness of product. Ensures FIFO is applied to raw materials to comply with customer satisfaction. Assures adequate materials and supplies for production (inventory, batch sheets, etc.) are available as needed to avoid downtime. Monitors batch sheet records to ensure the correct raw material is being used and properly recorded. Ensures team members follow processes to make the “Very Best Burger,” including temperature control, proper forming, proper placement into packaging film and master casing. Manages yield and labor variances with an understanding of operational controllables. Communicates deficiencies in materials to ensure orders can be made in a timely manner, including forecasting for the following week’s needs. Manages work hours of direct team, including attendance point management, break punctuality, assures employees are at their assigned position at the beginning of the shift and overtime management to achieve cost/lb. goals. Maintains general housekeeping; encourages safety by insisting on a clean, safe work environment, and ensures employees follow prescribed safety procedures, including wearing proper personal protective equipment. Ensures health and safety of production team and adherence to GMPs and safety policies and procedures, including addressing reporting infractions. Follows through ensuring leads, operators and other personnel are accountable for their areas of responsibility. Maintains quality and safety of products by ensuring employees meet company and USDA specifications. Communicates job expectations; plans, monitors, and appraises job results; coaches, counsels, and disciplines employees; initiates, coordinates, and enforces systems, policies, and procedures. Develops highly productive personnel and work teams by providing ongoing training and delegating specific duties to key personnel, including new employee onboarding. Reports 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; college education preferred. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to work in a cold environment; 40 degrees and below. Highly skilled in math. Ability to write and communicate concisely in English; bilingual preferred. What We Offer Compensation: $65,000 - $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: On‑site role located in Carlstadt, NJ. Environment: Facility is refrigerated; exposure to 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr