Manager Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) - Cincinnati Plant

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision and Rx

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager to oversee the FSQA department, ensuring top safety and quality standards across operations. Manage budgets, turnover, safety, and special projects while coordinating with corporate teams.

The role requires leading FSQA staff, implementing HACCP/HARPC & SSOP programs, and ensuring customer specifications are met. Strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and collaboration with USDA/FDA are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years in a food manufacturing environment; HACCP/USDA/GMP/SSOP knowledge.
• Experience supervising FSQA staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead FSQA Supervisors and Technicians, including selection and training.
• Oversee production verification from raw materials to finished product quality.
• Develop and maintain HACCP/HARPC & SSOP programs.
• Report issues and audit results to plant and corporate FSQA teams.
• Engage with customers for plant tours and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

EIM

Warehouse inventory systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager is responsible for the daily management of all activities within the FSQA department, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. This role includes the implementation and execution of food safety programs, adherence to specifications, and maintaining product quality within the assigned facility. The FSQA Manager will also oversee departmental budgets, turnover, safety, and special projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Policy Adherence: Ensure all Tyson FSQA policies and procedures are followed.
• Leadership: Lead FSQA Supervisors and FSQA Technicians, including selection and training.
• Production Verification: Oversee production practices from raw material/live animal receiving through finished product quality and Food Safety Systems.
• Sanitation Support: Monitor preoperational and operational sanitation.
• Program Development: Develop, implement, and maintain HACCP/HARPC & SSOP programs.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure finished products conform to customer specifications and are properly labeled.
• Reporting: Report product issues and audit results to plant and corporate FSQA management, corporate sales, R&D, and operations.
• Customer Interaction: Engage with customers and their agents for product showings, plant tours, and audits.
• Complaint Management: Conduct investigations and respond to quality-related customer complaints or complaint trends.
• Analytical Monitoring: Monitor analytical results.
• New Product Commercialization: Participate in the commercialization of new products.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience: At least 5 years in a food manufacturing environment required, with a broad knowledge in one or more of the following areas: HACCP, USDA, GMP, and SSOPs.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Experience with fully cooked and/or ready-to-eat protein products required.
• Experience with Child Nutrition programs and AMS preferred.

Computer Skills

• Standard computer skills required. Proficient computer skills capable of generating customer letters and spreadsheets. Must be capable of mastering EIM, SAP and warehouse inventory systems to provide support and training to plant FSQA and other Team Members.

Communication Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, demonstrating the proven ability to correspond with all levels-from front line team members to corporate management.

Special Skills

• Strong problem identification and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while interacting with various facets within the organization.
• Serve as the plant liaison to USDA/FDA.

Supervisory

• Manage crewing labor and attendance of the FSQA department.

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

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance Eligible:Yes

Work Shift

Work Shift:1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

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