Total 5 quality assurance control job vacancies in corporate springdale arkansas

• Designs/implements/maintains a risk-based surveillance program and assessment plan associated with the quality assurance provisions of contracts.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements by analyzing data.
• As a member of a multi-functional or technical team, implements the overall Quality Program for diverse products and services to support the U.S. Government’s acquisition at one or more supplier facilities.
• Ensures contractor compliance with design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and modernization requirements.
• Independently audits/surveys contractor processes to ensure compliance with customer/contractual requirements.
• Investigates customer complaints/concerns about contractor quality performance and processes which impact user satisfaction, then provides data about the complaints.
• Provides technical support to DCMA team members, assisting with analyzing contractual issues, and determining the best course of action to support the contractor and customers.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Referral Payout Eligible:

Continue growing with our family. 

Our team members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Thanks for your commitment to Tyson Foods. 

Management Level:

SUMMARY:

The Associate Director Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) position is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet the highest standards of compliance for food safety and quality within Tyson Facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Plant FSQA managers to ensure FSQA policies and procedures are adhered to and to lend technical expertise when needed
• Investigate product complaints to determine cause and help determine solutions and interface directly with the customer
• Direct the continued development and implementation of new programs and/or procedures at individual plant locations
• Interacting with appropriate governmental regulatory agencies such as USDA and FSIS.
• Collaborate with appropriate departments within Tyson Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Research and Development, and Scheduling and internal/external customers on quality and food safety related issues
• Update, develop and maintain corporate FSQA programs and procedures
• FSQA training and development
• Conduct plant audits reviews to provide overview of plant systems associated with regulatory food safety and product quality concerns; data review and analysis
• Other responsibilities as they are assigned or as the need arises.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical or science related field OR equivalent experience in food safety and quality assurance
• Experience: 8 plus years of food safety quality assurance operations experience
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills including proficiency in MS Office Suite, experience with ERP/SAP, product specification management, product develop applications
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Supervisory: Position will have direct reports at multiple locations
• Travel: Extensive travel to the location in which this role supports. Minimum 12 trips per year.

Work Shift:

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Referral Payout Eligible:

Continue growing with our family. 

Our team members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Thanks for your commitment to Tyson Foods. 

Management Level:

SUMMARY: As a part of Corporate Accounting this position is responsible for maintaining various elements of the Internal Control Environment for the Company and ensuring all risks both key and non-key are appropriately mitigated.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Developing, organizing, planning, and maintaining global Sarbanes-Oxley SOX documentation for various processes.
• Ensuring an adequate internal control environment exists and is operating effectively and efficiently to mitigate the risk of financial misstatement.
• Identifying and assessing business and operational risks on a continuous basis.
• Identifying internal controls to mitigate identified risks proactively.
• Identifying changes in the Company’s organization or strategy, acquisitions, divestitures, etc. and effectively communicating recommendations as to the impact these changes would have on ICFR, control-self assessment, process sub- certification process, and related software tools.
• The team member may also be responsible for understanding, maintaining, and developing IT controls that support the SOX documentation.

Additionally, this role will be involved in the effort to implement all necessary changes to the control environment and related documentation, as they are deemed necessary. The team member will need to be able to proactively develop and communicate intelligent viable scalable solutions when controls are deemed deficient, inefficient, or ineffective in addressing risks. Execute oversight and support in designing, planning, and administering global Sarbanes-Oxley SOX control self- assessment process, as well as, quarterly certification process. Facilitate education on the Company’s global SOX procedures including the control-self assessment, sub-certification processes, and related software tools to all business units and applicable team members. This position will be recognized as a subject matter expert on controls, SOX, and ICFR including keeping current and up to speed with new changes or proposed PCAOB, COSO, or other related regulatory changes as well as segregation of duties SOD issues and their impact on ICFR.

This position will also be responsible for other supplementary activities that support management’s ability to assert on the effectiveness of the control environment. Coordinating with Auditing Services and external audit firm to enhance efforts across groups to ensure compliance with SOX regulations and reporting requirements; monitoring segregation of duties SOD conflicts within the general ledger system and across all other SOX relevant applications; evaluating IS service requests for potential ICFR implications; and other duties and ad-hoc requests as deemed necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in an academic field directly related and essential to this job Business, Accounting, or Finance degree preferred. Master’s degree is a plus.

Experience: 2 plus years of progressive experience in financial accounting, internal controls audit, or comparable experience or advanced degree, professional certification with 1 plus years of progressive experience preferred. Public accounting experience a plus. Project Management experience a plus.  Experience working with auditors is a plus. Experience working with IT General Controls is a plus.

Computer Skills: Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office tools e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint Visio Power BI etc. Knowledge of SAP and Tyson legacy systems is a plus.

Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Special Skills: Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor preferred but not required.

Supervisory: NA

Travel: Limited to a few domestic trips per year.

Work Shift:

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

At CWB, we strive to build value for the people who choose us every day: our people, our clients and our investors. We do this by:

• Putting people first and building relationships with intention

• Seeking out and embracing new ideas

• Believing that how we do things is as important as what we do

As an equitable employer, CWB Financial Group is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where a diverse workforce thrives. You are welcomed and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Dignity, respect and equality are non-negotiables. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please reach out.

Closing Date:

* Position closes at 12:01am on the close date identified below.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the strategic direction and effective execution of food safety and quality assurance plans, policies, and actions.  Monitors progress through the use of effective leading and lagging indicators and spends the appropriate amount of time in the manufacturing plants to personally observe and coach on FSQA matters.
• Able to effectively collaborate with the manufacturing leaders to align on FSQA strategy and execution and drive change where needed with a sense of urgency.
• Drives the development and implementation of best practices in food safety & quality assurance across common food manufacturing platforms including frozen, dry, and bakery.
• Serves as the subject matter expert on behalf of the organization for food safety, quality, FSMA, GFSI, company FSQA policies/procedures.  Also responsible to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met concerning weights/measures, product claims, declarations, etc.
• Provides direction, development and oversight of the Corporate FSQA team, FSQA Regional Managers and by association, the manufacturing plant FSQA Managers and sanitation departments. Embraces continuous improvement by setting clear goals & objectives, empowering the FSQA team and holding them accountable for results.
• Ensures (and is directly involved when required) the effective management of key customer QA relationships in conjunction with sales personnel and inspires customer confidence.
• Ensures the company has top talent in all food safety & quality assurance leadership positions and ensures the proper development of these resources.
• Interacts effectively with all levels of the organization and influences key stakeholders to make positive change in food safety and quality systems.
• Assure microbiological and analytical services and operations are meeting standards, accreditations and best practices.
• Represent the Food Safety and Quality function to all business teams and serve as a conduit for information. Improve visibility to food safety and quality performance across the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications:

• B.S. (Masters preferred) Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, etc.
• SQF Practitioner Certification

• Valid Driver’s License.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Regulatory  experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge in GFSI, HACCP, PCQI, etc.  
• Expert knowledge in FDA regulations. 
  • Working knowledge of USDA, CFIA regulations would be a plus.
• Strong working knowledge and experience with Lean process/culture.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and a sense of urgency with the drive to make continuous improvements.  Must understand change management and how to drive positive change throughout the enterprise as it relates to food safety and quality.
• Ability to operate on multiple levels from the strategic to “hands on” to accomplish results.
• Demonstrated ability to make and act on decisions while balancing speed, quality and risk.
• Ability to think clearly and in a decisive manner while remaining calm under in pressure situations.
• Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills backed-up by strong technical knowledge are critical to success in this role.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,
• Experience with SAP QM or other ERP systems experience is preferred.
• Must have good writing skills and be able to communicate effectively with customers and people at all levels of the company.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has multiple direct reports, all professional level, including Regional FSQA Directors, Global Director of Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance, Food Safety & Quality Systems Manager

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Standard office environment, but will spend time in manufacturing plans which can be cold/hot environments
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Expectations:

• Must demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality and Growth

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance,  disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more! 

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

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