Associate Manager Intervention Application

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

8d•$77,000 - $129,000

About The Position

The Associate Manager of Intervention Application is responsible for maintaining antimicrobial intervention application targets at designated Tyson Food processing locations to help control salmonella outbreaks. The role maintains a controlled antimicrobial process and ensures regulatory and food safety requirements in collaboration with FSQA and Operations. It requires understanding the mechanics and maintenance of dosing systems, including pumps, flowmeters, bulk tanks, telemetry, transfer systems, and software. The successful candidate uses problem-solving and communication skills to assess, diagnose, and resolve microbial-performance or system-mechanics and controls issues. The position provides direction to other team members but has no direct supervisory responsibility. It involves more than 50% travel to plant production facilities for testing, troubleshooting, auditing, and other regular business needs. A resume is required for consideration, and the requisition does not offer sponsorship. The role is on first shift in the United States. The listed base pay range is $77,000–$129,000, with an annual incentive plan; additional compensation may be available. Relocation assistance is not eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Food Science, Meat Science, Food Engineering, biological or microbial science, Chemistry, or a related field.
At least 2 years of relevant practical experience.
Strong critical-thinking, analytical, problem-solving, project-management, and mathematical skills.
Basic skills with MS Office products and data-visualization platforms such as Power BI.
Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional business partners.
Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to travel more than 50%.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with food safety or manufacturing software systems such as LIMS, SafetyChain, or Ignition.

Responsibilities

Lead communications with plant operations, FSQA, and other relevant departments to execute and maintain the antimicrobial program at designated facilities.
Support system maintenance and data collection, maintain awareness of process conditions, and help ensure targets are achieved and the process remains in control.
Provide microbial support at designated facilities through routine audits or multiple-hurdle assessments.
Complete special projects involving new equipment, software, data analysis, or antimicrobials to support personal growth and advance the intervention program.
Work with salaried and hourly team members on system maintenance, chemical titrations, and safety training.
Travel to plant production facilities for testing, troubleshooting, and auditing, as well as other regular business needs.