FSQA Technician Lead

Tyson•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The FSQA (Food Safety Quality Assurance) Technician Lead will assist the FSQA Leadership in supervising shift inspectors and ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Specification Adherence. This role involves working with beef, poultry, and pork products, as well as other ingredients that may be potential allergens. The position requires adherence to USDA, company policy, and established procedures, and involves working in a normal food manufacturing setting. The environment can include cold/hot temperatures (30-90 degrees Fahrenheit) and wet conditions. Safety equipment such as steel-toed work boots, hardhats, safety glasses, hairnets, beard nets, and smocks are required. Cell phones and jewelry are not permitted on the factory floor.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of FSQA experience.
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.
Must reside in the United States to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Preferably in a meat manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

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.
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.