Sr Supervisor HACCP

Tyson Foods; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Sr Supervisor HACCP to oversee daily HACCP/HARPC programs at the Danville facility and ensure product safety and labeling compliance. You will review documents, maintain SSOP/SOP systems, and support laboratory functions as needed.

The role requires 2+ years in HACCP, supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of USDA, GMP, and SSOPs, with a focus on training and cross-functional collaboration. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Daily review and monitoring of HACCP/HARPC and supporting documents.
• Maintain understanding of HACCP/HARPC, SSOP, and SOP systems.
• Conduct annual reassessments of HACCP/HARPC for the facility.
• Lead HACCP/HARPC and SSOP program development and maintenance.
• Coordinate with corporate and facility personnel to administer HACCP/HARPC & SSOP plans.
• Report nonconformances and audit results to plant and corporate FSQA and management.
• Engage with customers for plant tours and audits.
• Lead government, GFSI, and customer-related food safety audits.
• Ensure compliance with GFSI standards to maintain SQF/BRC certification.
• Conduct and promote food safety training for all staff.

Skills

HACCP/HARPC

Supervisory experience

Food safety

GFSI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tyson Business System

Job description

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.
• 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.

Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format.