FSQA Technician Lead 6- 2nd shift- Wilkesboro, NC

About the role

The FSQA Technician Lead assists the FSQA Leadership in supervising shift inspectors and ensures compliance with Food Safety and Specification Adherence.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: At least 1 year of FSQA experience.
• Communication Skills: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Special 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.
• Physical Requirements: Must be willing and able to lift up to 75 lbs. Stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day. Work in cold/hot temperatures typically ranging from 30-90 degrees Fahrenheit. Work in wet environment. Must be able to reach high and low levels frequently. Must be able to reach high and low levels frequently. Must be able to climb step ladders and or stairs. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.