General Manager - Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) – Kansas City Prepared Plant

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Job Details:

Please be sure to submit a resume in a Word or .pdf format.

At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as an FSQA Manager!

We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION! 

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the daily management of all activities of the FSQA department to include food safety programs specification adherence and product quality for products within their assigned facility. In addition the FSQA Manager will oversee all special projects as assigned departmental budgets turnover and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality Assurance:

• Oversee finished product quality and Food Safety Systems.
• Implement and enforce Tyson FSQA policies and procedures.
• Monitor verification and documentation for compliance with government regulations.

Program Development:

• Develop, implement, and maintain HACCP, HARPC, SOP, GMP, and SSOP programs.

Product Conformity:

• Ensure finished products align with customer specifications and label requirements.
• Report product issues and audit results to relevant stakeholders.

Customer Interaction:

• Interact with customers and their agents for product showings, plant tours, and audits.
• Address initial product runs and respond to quality-related customer complaints.

Microbiological Monitoring:

• Monitor microbiological results and conduct bacterial swabs.
• Generate shelf-life environmental graphs.

Research and Development:

• Conduct research and development activities to enhance food safety and quality.

Team Management:

• Select, train, and manage FSQA Supervisors and Technicians.
• Facilitate both Food Safety and Foreign Material teams at the plant.

Audit Management:

• Complete required internal, regulatory, and customer audits.

Inventory Control:

• Manage Hold Release inventories at the plant level in SAP.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Knowledge associated with food safety, animal science, natural science or technical field normally acquired through a bachelor’s degree or higher in academic study, or related job experience essential to the job. 

Experience: Minimum 3+ years of prior industry experience to fully grasp regulatory, production and manufacturing concepts preferred.  Experience with FDA and USDA regulated products.  SAP Experience a plus. 

Computer Skills: Standard computer skills required; generating spreadsheets and developing templates for use by plant management and corporate FSQA, sales and operations.

Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills required, both written and verbal, demonstrating the proven ability to correspond with all levels - line team members to corporate management.

Special Skills: Must have good problem identification and problem-solving skills. Must be able to work independently yet interact with many different facets within the organization and be the plant liaison to USDA.  HACCP Certified, PCQI Certified and SQF Certified preferred.

Supervisory: Manage crewing labor and attendance of the FSQA department.

Travel: 3-5 plus trips per year

Position Specific Requirements:

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

Applicants should either upload a resume to their application on Workday OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience OR make sure their Career Profile in Workday is up to date and complete.

#LI-Stacy

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.

Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.