Senior Supervisor HACCP

Tyson Foods; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Affordable health

Life

Dental

Vision

Prescription drug benefits

and more

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Sr Supervisor HACCP to oversee the facility's HACCP/HARPC systems and ensure daily monitoring of related documents. The role may support laboratory functions, product safety, and labeling to meet customer specifications.

Reports to the FSQA Manager and collaborates with corporate FSQA and other facilities. The candidate will lead HACCP/HARPC programs, ensure policy adherence, and drive training for FSQA staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years HACCP implementation and sanitation in a food processing plant.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of HACCP, USDA, GMP and SSOPs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HACCP/HARPC documents and monitoring.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SSOP programs.
• Lead audits and ensure compliance with GFSI standards.
• Report nonconformances to plant and corporate teams.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Sanitation experience

Supervisory experience

USDA knowledge

GMP knowledge

SSOP knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Tools

Tyson Business Computer System

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Details: Job Summary

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.

Essential Duties and 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.

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.

Skill Areas

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.

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

Yes

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

AI Use Statement

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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
• Prescription drug benefits
• and more

Additional Company Culture

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.

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