Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor

Tyson Foods•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Supervisor helps uphold quality standards for food products and ensures that products produced on an assigned shift comply with food safety and quality standards. The role involves variable work activities requiring sound judgment, prioritization, evaluation of results, and coordination with colleagues. The supervisor leads FSQA technicians on the shift and supervises a small group of personnel performing similar tasks. Flexible work hours are required to provide coverage on other shifts as needed, and occasional weekend work may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to create simple queries and spreadsheets.
Written and verbal communication skills to communicate across disciplines and with Team Members at all levels, from hourly employees to upper management, as well as government officials.
High-level critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability and willingness to lift up to 75 lbs.
Ability to stand on a hard surface for up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to work in temperatures typically ranging from 30 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and in a wet environment.
Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, gripping, pushing, and pulling; frequently reach high and low levels; and climb step ladders or stairs.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Must obtain Lock Out Tag Out certification.
Must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and apply professional judgment. People Leaders are also expected to support responsible AI adoption and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Ready-to-eat (RTE) experience.
Prior supervisory experience.
HACCP/HARPC certifications and broad knowledge of HACCP, USDA, GMP, and SSOPs.
SAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

Lead FSQA technicians on the assigned shift.
Ensure 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.
Conduct GMP and housekeeping audits to verify cleanliness and compliance with GMP standards.
Assist with the annual reassessment of HACCP.
Facilitate food safety training for Team Members.
Provide coverage on other shifts as needed.
Communicate with onsite regulators, including USDA representatives.
Work overtime and weekends as needed.