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Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager - Zeeland, MI

Tyson Foods

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Zeeland, MI
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Job Details:

Summary: The Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager is responsible for the daily management of all activities within the FSQA department, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. This role includes the implementation and execution of food safety programs, adherence to specifications, and maintaining product quality within the assigned facility. The FSQA Manager will also oversee departmental budgets, turnover, safety, and special projects.

Responsibilities

  • Policy Adherence: Ensure all Tyson FSQA policies and procedures are followed.
  • Leadership: Lead FSQA Supervisors and FSQA Technicians, including selection and training.
  • Production Verification: Oversee production practices from raw material/live animal receiving through finished product quality and Food Safety Systems.
  • Sanitation Support: Monitor preoperational and operational sanitation.
  • Program Development: Develop, implement, and maintain HACCP/HARPC & SSOP programs.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure finished products conform to customer specifications and are properly labeled.
  • Reporting: Report product issues and audit results to plant and corporate FSQA management, corporate sales, R&D, and operations.
  • Customer Interaction: Engage with customers and their agents for product showings, plant tours, and audits.
  • Complaint Management: Conduct investigations and respond to quality-related customer complaints or complaint trends.
  • Analytical Monitoring: Monitor analytical results.
  • New Product Commercialization: Participate in the commercialization of new products.

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

Requirements

Education:

  • High School diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Experience:

  • At least 5 years in a food manufacturing environment required. Experience in a meat or ready-to eat (RTE) plant is required as well.
  • A broad knowledge in one or more of the following areas: HACCP, USDA, GMP, and SSOPs.
  • Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Computer Skills:

  • Standard computer skills required. Proficient computer skills capable of generating customer letters and spreadsheets. Must be capable of mastering EIM, SAP and warehouse inventory systems to provide support and training to plant FSQA and other Team Members.

Communication Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, demonstrating the proven ability to correspond with all levels—from front line team members to corporate management.

Special Skills:

  • Strong problem identification and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently while interacting with various facets within the organization.
  • Serve as the plant liaison to USDA/FDA.

Supervisory:

  • Manage crewing labor and attendance of the FSQA department.

Position Specific Requirements:

  • Must reside in the United States to be considered.
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Join our team and lead the charge in maintaining and enhancing our food safety and quality standards. Apply now to be part of a dynamic and dedicated team committed to excellence!

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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