Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician Lead 6

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Fayetteville, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a leadership role as an FSQA Technician Lead, where you will assist the FSQA Leadership in supervising shift inspectors and ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Specification Adherence. Your key responsibilities will include coordinating the activities of the FSQA Technicians and directly addressing issues with the appropriate members of supervision. Ensuring safety in all aspects, including personal safety and food safety. Handling additional assignments as requested. This position involves working with beef, poultry, and pork products, as well as other ingredients that may be potential allergens.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of FSQA experience.
No sponsorship is offer with this role
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess skills to complete Tyson paperwork.
Ability to lead by example and motivate the hourly workforce.
Good problem identification and problem-solving skills.
Math and organizational skills.
Ability to read and interpret product specifications.
Must function well under stress.
Must have flexibility to work where and when needed.
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
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

Responsibilities

Implement Daily Plans: Receive and break down the overall plans for each day's activities from FSQA Leadership into detailed work assignments for the FSQA Technicians.
Participate in Daily Work Assignments: Accommodate vacations, days off, or other absences.
Monitor Progress: Follow up on the progress of all FSQA Technicians and production activities during the shift providing necessary input to ensure FSQA objectives are met.
Shift Briefings: Meet with FSQA Technicians at the beginning of the shift to brief them on their specific work assignments, the production schedule, and areas needing extra attention.
Training and Development: Responsible for the training and proficiency development of all FSQA Technicians.
Review Records: Ensure daily FSQA records are accurate, complete, and conform to established requirements.
Investigate Issues: Address all nonconformance issues identified during the shift, ensuring non-conforming products are properly isolated, identified, and placed on Hold. Identify and address the cause of the problem.
Report to FSQA Leadership: Inform FSQA Leadership of all Quality & Food Safety issues identified during the shift in a timely manner.
Inspect Products: Determine compliance with order specifications, quality control systems, legal requirements, and shipping and packing standards.
Adhere to Regulations: Perform all duties in accordance with USDA, company policy, and established procedures.