Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Supervisor - Waterloo, IA

Tyson Foods, Inc. • Waterloo, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Supervisor plays a pivotal role in upholding quality standards for our food products. This role involves engaging in variable work activities that demand sound judgment, including prioritization, result evaluation, and effective coordination with colleagues. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards of products produced on a specific shift.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year in a food manufacturing environment is required.
• Basic computer skills for creating simple queries and spreadsheets.
• 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.
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• HACCP/HARPC certifications are preferred, along with broad knowledge of HACCP, USDA, GMP, and SSOPs.
• SAP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead FSQA technicians on their assigned shift.
• Ensure all records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Conduct audits and assist the FSQA manager in ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Prepare the facility for GFSI and customer-specific audits.
• Investigate and address customer complaints, foreign material incidents, and environmental issues.
• Verify production paperwork and conduct production floor checks.
• Execute audits to ensure cleanliness and adherence to GMP standards.
• Oversee the annual reassessment of HACCP.
• Facilitate Team Member food safety training.
• Flexibility in work hours is required, with coverage on other shifts as needed.
• Occasional weekend work may be assigned by the Manager.
• Communicate with onsite regulators (USDA).

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees