Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Supervisor upholds 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 assigned shift and supervises a small group of personnel performing somewhat similar tasks. The position requires flexible work hours to provide coverage on other shifts as needed. Occasional weekend work may be assigned by the Manager, and overtime and weekends may be required. The role requires Lock Out Tag Out certification and the ability to meet the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation. Relocation assistance is available. Applicants must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Basic computer skills for creating simple queries and spreadsheets.
Written and verbal communication skills to communicate across multiple disciplines and with Team Members at all levels, upper management, and government officials.
High-level critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Willingness and ability 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, and to reach high and low levels frequently.
Ability to climb step ladders and/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.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Prior supervisory experience.
Ready-to-eat (RTE) 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 adherence to GMP standards.
Assist with the annual reassessment of HACCP.
Facilitate food safety training for Team Members.
Provide coverage on other shifts as needed and work occasional weekends as assigned by the Manager.
Communicate with onsite regulators, including USDA representatives.
Supervise a small group of personnel performing somewhat similar tasks.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. As a people leader, drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance, and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes.