Senior HACCP Supervisor- Wilkesboro, NC- 1st shift

Tyson Foods; Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Sr Supervisor HACCP to oversee daily HACCP/HARPC activities, SSOP/SOP systems, and ensure product safety and regulatory compliance at the Wilkesboro facility. You will review documents, lead audits, and collaborate with FSQA teams to maintain customer specifications.

The role involves training, program development, and interaction with customers during tours and audits, while ensuring adherence to Tyson policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years HACCP implementation and sanitation in a food processing plant.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of HACCP, USDA, GMP, and SSOPs.
• Knowledge of fresh meat products and HACCP/SSOP development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HACCP/HARPC documents and support systems.
• Maintain understanding of HACCP/HARPC, SSOP, and SOP systems.
• Conduct annual reassessments of HACCP/HARPC for the facility.
• Develop and maintain HACCP/HARPC and SSOP programs.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and labeling requirements.
• Lead audits with government, GFSI, and customers.
• Coordinate with corporate HACCP/HARPC teams.

Skills

HACCP

USDA knowledge

SSOP SOPs

Supervisory

Food safety

Quality systems

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

4GL queries

Job description

Management Level:

85

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

The Sr Supervisor HACCP is responsible for the daily oversight and management of the facility’s HACCP/HARPC systems. This role involves the review and upkeep of facility food safety programs, including daily monitoring of required supporting documents. Additionally, this position may support laboratory functions, specification adherence, and product food safety and quality within their assigned facility. The Sr Supervisor HACCP reports to the FSQA Manager, who oversees the entire department.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Review and Monitoring: Oversee facility-generated HACCP/HARPC and other supporting documents.

• System Understanding: Maintain a thorough understanding of the facility’s HACCP/HARPC, SSOP, & SOP systems.

• Annual Reassessments: Conduct annual reassessments of the HACCP/HARPC system for your specific facility.

• Policy Adherence: Ensure all Tyson policies and procedures are followed.

• Program Development: Develop, implement, and maintain the HACCP/HARPC and SSOP programs within your facility.

• Product Compliance: Ensure all finished products conform to customer product specifications and are properly labeled.

• Coordination and Collaboration: Work with corporate and other facility HACCP/HARPC personnel to develop and administer facility HACCP/HARPC & SSOP plans.

• Reporting: Report product nonconformance and audit results to plant and corporate FSQA, plant management, corporate sales, R&D, and Operations.

• Customer Interaction: Engage with customers and their agents for product showings, plant tours, and audits.

• Audit Leadership: Lead all government, GFSI, and customer-related food safety audits.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards to maintain plant SQF/BRC certification.

• Training and Education: Conduct and promote food safety training and education for all facility employees.

• Team Management: Assist in the selection, training, and management of FSQA Supervisors & FSQA Technicians.

• Other duties as assigned

This position is responsible for food safety, food quality, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Experience:

• 2 or more years of basic HACCP implementation and sanitation experience in a food processing plant is required.

• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

• Broad knowledge of HACCP, USDA, GMP, and SSOPs.

• Should demonstrate knowledge and skill in the following areas:

• Process and product knowledge of fresh meat products.

• Developmental principles of HACCP, SSOP, and application of these programs.

• Basic understanding of Food Microbiology.

• Comprehensive understanding of food plant sanitation.

Certifications:

• HACCP/HARPC certifications are preferred, or the ability/willingness to obtain.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills including generating simple letters, spreadsheets, and graphics for business use.

• Ability to create simple queries and formatted data output using a fourth-generation language.

• Understanding of Tyson Business Computer System features and functionality.

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:

• Manage crewing, labor, and attendance of the FSQA department.

Travel:

• Approximately 1-3 trips per year.

Position Specific Requirements

• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.

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 Eligible:

Yes

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

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

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.