Senior HACCP Supervisor (1st Shift) - New London Prepared Foods Plant

At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like benefits on day one of employment and education assistance.

About the Role

The Sr Supervisor HACCP is responsible for the daily oversight and management of the facility’s HACCP/HARPC systems. This role involves the review and upkeep of facility food safety programs, including daily monitoring of required supporting documents. Additionally, this position may support laboratory functions, specification adherence, and product food safety and quality within their assigned facility. The Sr Supervisor HACCP reports to the FSQA Manager, who oversees the entire department.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility-generated HACCP/HARPC and other supporting documents.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the facility's HACCP/HARPC, SSOP, & SOP systems.
• Conduct annual reassessments of the HACCP/HARPC system for your specific facility.
• Ensure all Tyson policies and procedures are followed.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the HACCP/HARPC and SSOP programs within your facility.
• Ensure all finished products conform to customer product specifications and are properly labeled.
• Work with corporate and other facility HACCP/HARPC personnel to develop and administer facility HACCP/HARPC & SSOP plans.
• Report product nonconformance and audit results to plant and corporate FSQA, plant management, corporate sales, R&D, and Operations.
• Engage with customers and their agents for product showings, plant tours, and audits.
• Lead all government, GFSI, and customer-related food safety audits.
• Ensure compliance with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards to maintain plant SQF/BRC certification.
• Conduct and promote food safety training and education for all facility employees.
• Assist in the selection, training, and management of FSQA Supervisors & FSQA Technicians.
• Manage crewing, labor, and attendance of the FSQA department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is responsible for food safety, food quality, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 2 or more years of basic HACCP implementation and sanitation experience in a food processing plant is required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of HACCP, USDA, GMP, and SSOPs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in process and product knowledge of fresh meat products.
• Developmental principles of HACCP, SSOP, and application of these programs.
• Basic understanding of Food Microbiology.
• Comprehensive understanding of food plant sanitation.
• HACCP/HARPC certifications are preferred, or the ability/willingness to obtain.

Skills

• Basic computer skills including generating simple letters, spreadsheets, and graphics for business use.
• Ability to create simple queries and formatted data output using a fourth-generation language.
• Understanding of Tyson Business Computer System features and functionality.
• Written and verbal communication skills necessary to communicate across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of team members from hourly to upper management, as well as government officials.
• High-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Schedule

1st shift (United States of America). Position will require working overtime and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Must be willing and able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand on a 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 a 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.
• Position will require Lock Out Tag Out certification.

Benefits

• Benefits on day one of employment.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plans.
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance eligible. Approximately 1-3 trips per year. Must reside in the United States to be considered. Sponsorship is not available for this position.