Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Supervisor

Tyson Foods; Newbern (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Supervisor for 1st shift in Newbern, TN. You will lead FSQA technicians, verify records, and prepare for GFSI and customer audits while ensuring compliance with HACCP, USDA, GMP, and SSOPs on your shift.

The role requires at least 1 year in food manufacturing, supervisory experience preferred, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in variable temperatures.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; bachelor’s preferred.
• 1+ year in food manufacturing; supervisory exp preferred.
• HACCP/HARPC knowledge and USDA/GMP/SSOP familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead FSQA technicians on assigned shift.
• Verify records and production paperwork on shift.
• Conduct audits and assist manager with compliance; prepare facility for audits.

Skills

Leadership

Record verification

Audits

Critical thinking

Communication across teams

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Details

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Supervisor plays a pivotal role in upholding quality standards for our food products. This role involves engaging in variable work activities that demand sound judgment, including prioritization, result evaluation, and effective coordination with colleagues. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards of products produced on a specific shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership: Lead FSQA technicians on their assigned shift.
• Record Verification: Ensure all records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Audits: Conduct audits and assist the FSQA manager in ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Audit Preparation: Prepare the facility for GFSI and customer-specific audits.
• Issue Resolution: Investigate and address customer complaints, foreign material incidents, and environmental issues.
• Production Oversight: Verify production paperwork and conduct production floor checks.
• GMP and Housekeeping Audits: Execute audits to ensure cleanliness and adherence to GMP standards.
• HACCP Reassessment: Oversee the annual reassessment of HACCP.
• Training: Facilitate Team Member food safety training.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexibility in work hours is required, with coverage on other shifts as needed.
• Weekend Work: Occasional weekend work may be assigned by the Manager.
• Regulatory Communication: Communicate with onsite regulators (USDA).

Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience

• At least 1 year in a food manufacturing environment is required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• HACCP/HARPC certifications are preferred, along with broad knowledge of HACCP, USDA, GMP, and SSOPs.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills for creating simple queries and spreadsheets.
• SAP knowledge preferred.

Communication Skills

• Written and verbal communication skills necessary to communicate across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written with all levels of Team Members from hourly to upper management, as well as government officials.
• High-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Supervisory

• This position is responsible for supervising a small group of personnel who perform somewhat similar tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Must be willing and able to lift up to 75 lbs
• Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day
• Must work in cold/hot temperatures typically ranging from 30-90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Must be able to work in wet environment
• Repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, gripping, pushing and pulling
• Must be able to reach high and low levels frequently
• Ability to climb step ladders and or stairs
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Position will require Lock Out Tag Out certification

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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