HACCP Coordinator – USDA Plant (NJ)

HACCP Coordinator – USDA Plant  Meat/USDA Regulated Plant  | Dover, NJ

* Category: Quality/Regulatory
* Location: Dover, NJ  
* Relocation: No relocaton
* Salary Range: Base 75K-90K

Position Overview

Our client is a well-known manufacturer of branded specilaty meats sold at most supermarkets throughout the US. If you’re an experienced HACCP or Food Safety Professional working in a USDA environment and generally satisfied where you are—but open to learning about a well-run, stable operation—this may be worth a quiet conversation.

Our client is a respected specialty meat processor in Northern New Jersey seeking a HACCP Coordinator to take ownership of core food safety programs. This is a traditional, hands-on HACCP role in a USDA-inspected facility, ideal for someone who values structure, consistency, and working closely with operations rather than chasing constant fire drills. The company is growing and this is a newly created position.

This is a hands-on, onsite position located in the greater Dover, NJ area and will report to the Sr. Operations & Supply Chain Director.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain HACCP plans in a USDA/FSIS-regulated meat processing environment
• Manage SSOPs, GMPs, and prerequisite programs
• Review HACCP records, deviations, and corrective actions
• Support daily USDA inspection activity and serve as a knowledgeable on-site resource
• Conduct internal audits, verifications, and validations
• Provide practical HACCP and food safety training to production teams
• Partner with Operations and Sanitation to maintain compliance and continuous improvement

Why This Might Be a Step Up

• • Established operation with a strong commitment to food safety
  • Clear expectations and support from leadership
  • Opportunity to own the HACCP program rather than just maintain it
  • Competitive compensation and benefits without excessive travel or relocation

Requirements

• Must have at least a BS degree and 2 yrs of relavant HACCP experience (Or 5 yrs of relevant HACCP experience with USDA experience without a degree)
• Must have prior experience with meat products or in a USDA plant is essential
• Must have a working knowledge of USDA/FSIS regulations and inspection processes
• Must have experience in a HACCP, QA, or Food Safety role within a meat or poultry facility
• HACCP certification preferred
• Someone steady, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a production setting

 This role is well suited for a professional who enjoys doing HACCP the right way, values stability, and wants to work for a company that respects food safety expertise.

In return, they can offer a competitive base, benefits, advancement opportunity and a great work environment.  Send resume to: jobs@foodemployment.com