Associate Manager Intervention Application
About The Position
The Associate Manager of Intervention Application maintains 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 position assesses, diagnoses, and resolves issues related to microbial performance or system mechanics and controls. The role leads communication with plant operations, FSQA, and relevant departments; supports system maintenance and data collection; and provides microbial support through routine audits or multiple-hurdle assessments. It may also involve special projects related to equipment, software, data analysis, or antimicrobials. The Associate Manager works with salaried and hourly team members on system maintenance, chemical titrations, and safety training. Travel exceeds 50% and includes visits to plant production facilities for testing, troubleshooting, auditing, and other business needs. The position is on first shift. Relocation assistance is not available.
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, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong project-management and mathematical skills.
- Basic skills with Microsoft 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.
- Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- More than 50% travel.
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 relevant departments to execute and maintain the antimicrobial program at designated facilities.
- Support system maintenance and data collection to ensure targets are achieved and the process remains in control.
- Provide microbial support through routine audits or multiple-hurdle assessments at designated facilities.
- Complete special projects involving new equipment, software, data analysis, or antimicrobials.
- Work with salaried and hourly team members on system maintenance, chemical titrations, and safety training.
- Travel to plant production facilities for testing, troubleshooting, auditing, and other business needs.
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
