FSQA Technician Lead 6 (Finney County)- B Shift

Tyson Foods; Holcomb (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an FSQA Technician Lead to supervise shift inspectors and ensure compliance with food safety and specification adherence. The role involves coordinating technicians, briefing on daily plans, and training staff to meet quality standards.

You will work with beef, poultry, and pork products, handling allergen considerations and maintaining records. Strong communication and leadership on a busy production line are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate hourly workforce.
• Good problem identification and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong math and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret product specifications.
• Ability to work under stress and adapt to change.
• Flexibility to work where and when needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate FSQA Technicians and escalate issues to supervision.
• Ensure safety including food safety and personal safety.
• Receive and break down daily plans into assignments.
• Brief shift staff on tasks, production schedule, and focus areas.
• Train and develop FSQA Technicians’ proficiency.
• Review daily FSQA records for accuracy and compliance.
• Investigate nonconformances and place affected products on Hold.
• Inform FSQA Leadership of quality and safety issues promptly.
• Inspect products for compliance with specs, QC systems, and legal requirements.
• Follow USDA policies and company procedures.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Math

Organization

Read specs

Working under stress

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Management Level:

Class 47

Work Shift:

B Shift (United States of America)

Job Summary

FSQA Technician Lead, will assist the FSQA Leadership in supervising shift inspectors and ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Specification Adherence. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the activities of the FSQA Technicians and directly addressing issues with the appropriate members of supervision.
• Ensuring safety in all aspects, including personal safety and food safety.
• Handling additional assignments as requested.

This position involves working with beef, poultry, and pork products, as well as other ingredients that may be potential allergens.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement Daily Plans: Receive and break down the overall plans for each day’s activities from FSQA Leadership into detailed work assignments for the FSQA Technicians.
• Participate in Daily Work Assignments: Accommodate vacations, days off, or other absences.
• Monitor Progress: Follow up on the progress of all FSQA Technicians and production activities during the shift, providing necessary input to ensure FSQA objectives are met.
• Shift Briefings: Meet with FSQA Technicians at the beginning of the shift to brief them on their specific work assignments, the production schedule, and areas needing extra attention.
• Training and Development: Responsible for the training and proficiency development of all FSQA Technicians.
• Review Records: Ensure daily FSQA records are accurate, complete, and conform to established requirements.
• Investigate Issues: Address all nonconformance issues identified during the shift, ensuring non-conforming products are properly isolated, identified, and placed on Hold. Identify and address the cause of the problem.
• Report to FSQA Leadership: Inform FSQA Leadership of all Quality & Food Safety issues identified during the shift in a timely manner.
• Inspect Products: Determine compliance with order specifications, quality control systems, legal requirements, and shipping and packing standards.
• Adhere to Regulations: Perform all duties in accordance with USDA, company policy, and established procedures.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Normal for a food manufacturing setting.
• Physical Requirements: Involves lifting materials and products up to 75 pounds.
• Safety Equipment: Use of steel-toed work boots, hardhats, safety glasses (where required), hairnets, beard nets (if applicable), and smocks is required.
• Restrictions: Cell phones and jewelry are not permitted on the factory floor.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: At least 1 year of FSQA experience.
• Communication Skills: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Special Skills:
  • Must possess skills to complete Tyson paperwork.
  • Ability to lead by example and motivate the hourly workforce.
  • Good problem identification and problem-solving skills.
  • Math and organizational skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret product specifications.
  • Must function well under stress.
  • Must have flexibility to work where and when needed.
• 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

Shift : B Shift

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

Internal disqualifiers are the following:

• 6 attendance points
• Any suspension on record for the last 12 months

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

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.

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.

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