Assistant Manager BU Innovation

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Assistant Manager, BU Innovation is an entry-level management role and an integral member of the project management team. The position helps translate strategic priorities into well-coordinated, customer-focused initiatives, supporting projects from early-stage planning and feasibility through execution and in-market performance tracking. The role works across business, marketing, sales, research and development, packaging, and supply chain. It offers broad exposure to Tyson’s processes and a foundation for developing business acumen, technical knowledge, and cross-functional leadership skills in support of corporate and category volume, profit, and share objectives. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical ability, strategic thinking, sound judgment, attention to detail, and adaptability. They will collaborate and influence without direct authority, manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The position requires proficiency with standard business productivity tools and the ability to learn and use new systems. Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills are also required. Travel is 0–5%, and the position is listed as first shift. Local candidates receive priority; relocation assistance and sponsorship are not available. Candidates must reside in the United States.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of relevant work experience preferred.
Proficiency with standard business productivity tools and ability to quickly learn and effectively use new systems.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly, build productive relationships, and tailor information for cross-functional audiences.
Demonstrated analytical ability, strategic thinking, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate proactively and adaptably, influence without direct authority, contribute to and help lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Must reside in the United States.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Knowledge of Tyson internal systems such as SAP, NPD, and Tango preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Innovation Managers in developing and executing initiatives that advance volume, profit, and market-share objectives for assigned categories while aligning with corporate priorities.
Develop working knowledge of Tyson systems, processes, stage-gate requirements, and customer packaging-development platforms to help projects progress from concept through commercialization.
Coordinate cross-functional partners, clarify deliverables and timelines, and maintain alignment throughout assigned project life cycles.
Partner with customer business teams on customer plans, including feasibility assessment, product and packaging research and development, project execution, customer sell-in, and in-market performance tracking.
Contribute to business plans designed to achieve category financial, growth, and share objectives.
Monitor project milestones, performance measures, risks, and dependencies; identify issues and recommend corrective actions.
Participate in product and packaging design plans supporting renovation, differentiation, and marketplace relevance.
Collaborate with sales to understand customer strategies, identify opportunities, and incorporate customer insights into business and brand plans.
Work with supply chain partners to assess operational readiness and establish redundancy and continuity plans across the category and manufacturing network.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs.