Senior Supervisor HACCP

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in the United States facility seeks a Sr Supervisor HACCP to oversee daily HACCP/HARPC operations, maintain food safety programs, and support laboratory functions as needed. The role reports to the FSQA Manager and drives compliance with GFSI standards.

You will lead audits, train FSQA staff, and coordinate with corporate teams while ensuring product safety and quality across finished goods.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility HACCP/HARPC and other supporting documents on a daily basis.
• Maintain understanding of HACCP/HARPC, SSOP, and SOP systems and requirements.
• Conduct annual reassessments of HACCP/HARPC for the facility.
• Lead all government, GFSI, and customer-related food safety audits.

Skills

HACCP

HARPC

Supervisory

GFSI

SSOP SOP

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Spreadsheets

Graphics

4GL language

Job description

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
• 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. 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.

AI and Data Use

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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

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

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