General Manager FSQA - Hutchinson Plant (KPR)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

About The Position

The General Manager Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) manages the daily activities of the FSQA department at the assigned facility. The role oversees implementation and execution of food safety programs, specification adherence, and product quality, including monitoring, verification, and record-keeping to ensure compliance with government regulations and internal food safety systems. The position also oversees departmental budgets, turnover, safety, and assigned special projects. The role leads FSQA supervisors and technicians; verifies production practices from raw material or live animal receiving through finished product quality; supports sanitation monitoring; and develops, implements, and maintains HACCP/HARPC and SSOP programs. It ensures finished products meet customer specifications and are correctly labeled, communicates product issues and audit results to relevant plant and corporate groups, and works with customers on product showings, tours, and audits. The General Manager also investigates and responds to quality-related complaints, monitors microbiological results, and participates in new product commercialization. The position is responsible for food safety, food quality, and legality.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Broad knowledge in one or more of HACCP, USDA, GMP, and SSOPs.
Standard computer skills.
Proficient computer skills, including the ability to generate customer letters and spreadsheets.
Ability to master EIM, SAP, and warehouse inventory systems to provide support and training to plant FSQA and other team members.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to correspond with all levels from frontline team members to corporate management.
Strong problem-identification and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while interacting with different parts of the organization.
Willingness and ability to lift up to 75 pounds; stand on a hard surface for up to 12 hours per day; work in temperatures typically ranging from 30–90°F and in wet environments; perform repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, gripping, pushing, and pulling; frequently reach high and low levels; and climb step ladders and/or stairs.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Position requires Lock Out Tag Out certification.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure all Tyson FSQA policies and procedures are followed.
Lead FSQA supervisors and technicians, including their selection and training.
Verify production practices from raw material or live animal receiving through finished product quality and food safety systems.
Support sanitation by monitoring preoperational and operational sanitation.
Develop, implement, and maintain HACCP/HARPC and SSOP programs.
Ensure finished product conforms to customer specifications and is properly labeled.
Report product issues and audit results to plant and corporate FSQA management, corporate sales, R&D, and operations.
Interact with customers and their agents for product showings, plant tours, and audits.
Investigate and respond to quality-related customer complaints and complaint trends.
Monitor microbiological results, including bacterial swabs and shelf-life studies.
Participate in new product commercialization.
Oversee departmental budgets, turnover, safety, and assigned special projects.
Manage FSQA department crewing labor and attendance.
Serve as the plant liaison to USDA/FDA.