Manager Carcass Merchandising

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Carcass Merchandizing & Production Planning provides leadership and coordination across carcass merchandizing operations and production planning activities for the network. The role co-manages the order queue, oversees cattle flow and grade projections within scheduling systems, and ensures timely, accurate information is available to support production decisions. It compiles recurring grade reports with actionable insights and trend analysis, partners with plant teams, Operations, USDA, and Production Planning to resolve issues and improve performance, and provides facility and managerial coverage during absences, emergencies, and weekend rotations. The position also supports consistency and compliance through audit oversight, training, and process improvement initiatives across locations. The role requires frequent travel to beef plants and other business locations for coverage and audits, with approximately 25% travel. It participates in a Saturday rotation with the Production Planning team. Relocation assistance is eligible. The role has no supervisory responsibility, though it collaborates closely with plant staff and leadership. Candidates are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and critically validate AI-generated outputs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Meat Science, Food Science, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
At least 5 years of experience in carcass merchandizing, grading, or plant operations.
Familiarity with USDA grading standards and plant-level operating systems.
Strong analytical, communication, and training skills.
Ability to travel frequently to various plant locations.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information and critically validating outputs.

Responsibilities

Serve as an on-site resource at beef plants, temporarily covering Site Leader duties during vacations, leaves, operational surges, or emergencies.
Co-manage the order queue to support smooth coordination and timely processing for production needs.
Oversee cattle flow and grade projections within scheduling software, maintaining accurate and timely updates for production planning.
Conduct scheduled and ad hoc audits of carcass grading and merchandizing procedures for adherence to USDA and company standards.
Compile grade results across the network and deliver recurring reports with actionable insights, trend analysis, and visibility into performance risks and opportunities.
Report audit findings, recommend corrective actions, and support plant-level process improvements.
Train and guide plant teams on grading accuracy, camera systems, and reporting best practices.
Collaborate with Production Planning, Operations, and USDA partners to resolve grading, merchandizing, scheduling, or planning issues.
Participate in the Saturday rotation with the Production Planning team to support weekend business needs and stay connected to plant operations.
Provide work relief in facilities when needed, including manager coverage and emergency coverage.
Maintain current knowledge of grading standards, plant systems, scheduling tools, and company protocols.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, validate outputs, and apply professional judgment.