FSQA Lab Supervisor- Tecumseh/Waverly Plant, NE- 1st shift

Tyson Foods, Inc. • Waverly, NE

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About The Position

The FSQA Lab Supervisor oversees laboratory and food safety and quality operations at the Tecumseh and Waverly facilities. The role ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, HACCP, GMP, USDA, customer, and company requirements while supervising laboratory and FSQA Team Members. The position requires travel between assigned facilities, with flexible hours, alternate-shift coverage, and occasional weekend work as needed.

Requirements

• Food manufacturing, laboratory, or FSQA experience required.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and safely operate laboratory equipment.
• Must be able to travel between assigned facilities.
• Must reside in the United States.
• Sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related field preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, HACCP, GMP, USDA, and sanitation programs preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory and FSQA Team Members, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Oversee laboratory testing, quality control, documentation, and daily operations.
• Review and interpret test results and report deviations to FSQA management.
• Maintain laboratory procedures and records in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Investigate non-compliance, customer complaints, foreign material, and environmental issues.
• Complete internal, GMP, housekeeping, and production audits.
• Support customer, regulatory, and GFSI audit preparation.
• Verify production and FSQA records and conduct floor checks.
• Support HACCP reassessments and food safety training.
• Monitor laboratory equipment, inventory, and supplies.
• Perform laboratory bench work as needed.
• Communicate with USDA representatives, auditors, management, and Team Members.
• Travel between facilities and provide alternate-shift or weekend coverage as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed