General Manager FSQA - Hutchinson Plant (KPR)

Tyson Foods•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, adherence to specifications, and product quality, including monitoring, verification, and record-keeping to ensure compliance with government regulations and internal food safety systems. The General Manager also oversees departmental budgets, turnover, safety, and assigned special projects. The position is responsible for food safety, food quality, and product legality. It leads FSQA Supervisors and Technicians; supports sanitation; develops and maintains HACCP/HARPC and SSOP programs; verifies production practices from receiving through finished-product quality; and manages customer-related quality matters. The role serves as a plant liaison to USDA/FDA and must be able to meet the stated physical requirements, work overtime and weekends as needed, and obtain Lock Out Tag Out certification.

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 support and train plant FSQA and other team members.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to correspond with employees at all levels from front-line 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 perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must obtain Lock Out Tag Out certification.
Resume required for consideration.
Requisition does not provide sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensure Tyson FSQA policies and procedures are followed.
Lead FSQA Supervisors and FSQA Technicians, including their selection and training.
Verify production practices from raw material/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 products conform to customer specifications and are 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 during 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 crewing labor and attendance for the FSQA department.
Serve as the plant liaison to USDA/FDA.
Work overtime and weekends as needed.