Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager - Zeeland, MI

Tyson•Zeeland, MI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as an FSQA Manager! Setting the table for your success : At Tyson Foods, the health and wellness of our team members are very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That’s why we’re committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports you and your family. We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION ! Benefits include medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; 9 paid holidays; 4 weeks paid vacation upon hire, plus earned time off; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program. We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more! SUMMARY: This location is part of our Prepared Foods Division. The Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for the daily management of all activities within the FSQA department, including adherence to food safety programs, specifications, and product quality for products within their assigned facility. In addition, the FSQA Manager will oversee all special projects as assigned, customer complaints, departmental budgets, turnover, and safety.

Requirements

3+ years of management experience in the food industry; production/manufacturing preferred.
Experience with FDA and USDA-regulated products required.
SAP experience preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in food science, animal science, or a closely related discipline is required; however, candidates with 7 or more years of directly applicable experience, or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, will also be considered.
Standard computer skills required; generating spreadsheets and developing templates for use by plant management and corporate FSQA, sales, and operations.
Excellent communication skills required, both written and verbal, demonstrating the proven ability to correspond with all levels - line team members to corporate management.
Must have good problem identification and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to work independently yet interact with many different facets within the organization and be the plant liaison to USDA.
HACCP Certified, PCQI Certified, and SQF Certified preferred.
Experience in managing crewing, labor, and attendance in an FSQA department preferred.
The role may require the candidate to work beyond standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on operational needs.

Nice To Haves

HACCP Certified
PCQI Certified
SQF Certified
SAP experience
Experience in managing crewing, labor, and attendance in an FSQA department preferred.

Responsibilities

Production Oversight: Manage daily production practices, including the reception of raw materials. Ensure pre-operational and operational sanitation standards are met.
Quality Assurance: Oversee finished product quality and Food Safety Systems. Implement and enforce Tyson FSQA policies and procedures. Monitor verification and documentation for compliance with government regulations.
Program Development: Develop, implement, and maintain HACCP, HARPC, SOP, GMP, and SSOP programs.
Product Conformity: Ensure finished products align with customer specifications and label requirements. Report product issues and audit results to relevant stakeholders.
Customer Interaction: Interact with customers and their agents to facilitate product demonstrations, plant tours,and audits. Address initial product runs and responds to quality-related customer complaints.
Microbiological Monitoring: Monitor microbiological results and conduct bacterial swabs. Generate shelf-life environmental graphs.
Research and Development: Conduct research and development activities to enhance food safety and quality.
Team Management: Select, train, and manage FSQA Supervisors and Technicians. Facilitate both the Food Safety and Foreign Material teams at the plant.
Audit Management: Completely required internal, regulatory, and customer audits.
Inventory Control: Manage Hold Release inventories at the plant level in SAP.