Senior Supervisor HACCP

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Storm Lake (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) plans

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Storm Lake, IA, seeks a Sr Supervisor HACCP to oversee the facility's HACCP/HARPC systems, daily documentation, and related food safety programs. You will support lab functions, ensure product compliance with customer specs, and lead audits and training with the FSQA team.

The role requires 2+ years HACCP experience, supervisory background, and strong communication skills. Occasional travel and physical requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years HACCP implementation and sanitation experience in a food processing plant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility HACCP/HARPC and supporting documents.
• Maintain HACCP/HARPC, SSOP, & SOP systems.
• Conduct annual reassessments of HACCP/HARPC.
• Lead all government, GFSI, and customer-related audits.
• Ensure compliance with GFSI standards and SQF/BRC.

Skills

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

SSOP/SOP understanding

Leadership

Team management

Auditing

Training

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Management Level:

85

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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

Internal Disqualifiers:

• Must not have 4 or more attendance points for locations on an 8 point policy (on application date)
• No written warning in the past six (6) months
• No suspension on record for the last 12 months

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:

No

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.

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