Manager Carcass Merchandising - Dakota City Plant

Tyson Foods•Dakota City, NE

About The Position

The Manager, Carcass Merchandising Site Leader leads first-shift carcass merchandising personnel and supports second-shift leadership in partnership with the General Manager, Carcass Merchandising and staff across assigned Tyson Fresh Meats beef operations. The position provides daily supervision, coaching, accountability, and operational direction to support accurate USDA grade application, consistent merchandising execution, grading-system integrity, inventory alignment, shift continuity, and timely communication of business-critical information. As the primary site leader for first-shift operations, the Manager translates production priorities, grade projections, merchandising direction, and operational needs into consistent departmental execution, while helping align second-shift execution. The role works closely with Production Planning, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, USDA personnel, and carcass merchandising leadership on grading accuracy, staffing, system performance, process adherence, shift handoffs, and issue resolution. The Manager also strengthens departmental bench depth through succession planning, structured training, continued education, and employee development across both shifts. The position supports cross-training, identifies future leaders, and promotes consistent standards across carcass merchandising functions. Non-routine travel may be required for grade reviews, training, relief work, facility coverage, audits, succession planning, and other assigned business needs. The role is slated for candidates currently working at the Dakota City facility, who receive priority consideration; if no local Team Members are selected, applicants from other locations and external candidates may be considered. A resume is required for consideration.

Requirements

At least 7 years of carcass merchandising, grading, beef plant operations, meat judging, or related fresh meats experience.
Basic Microsoft Office skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively across plant, corporate, USDA, and cross-functional teams.
Detail orientation, sound decision-making, strong follow-through, and adaptability to changing business and operational needs.
Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
A resume is required to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree; equivalent fresh meats, carcass merchandising, grading, meat judging, or plant operations experience may be considered.
Prior leadership, supervisory, training, shift coordination, or team lead experience.
Knowledge of USDA grade and yield standards, merchandising specifications, tagging and discounting procedures, grading accuracy, and carcass value drivers.
Experience developing team members through coaching, cross-training, continued education, skill validation, and succession planning.
Experience with plant operating systems, grading camera systems, scale systems, scheduling tools, and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

Lead first-shift carcass merchandising and support second-shift execution with the General Manager, Carcass Merchandising and staff to support accurate USDA grading, product value, customer requirements, inventory alignment, continuity, and profitability.
Supervise, coach, guide performance, support scheduling, and provide daily accountability for first-shift carcass merchandisers and assigned personnel; coordinate second-shift leadership needs with the General Manager and staff.
Monitor grading systems, camera accuracy, scales, carcass selection, tagging, discounting, regrades, yield documentation, and reporting for compliance with company and USDA standards.
Coordinate with Production Planning on grade projections, cattle flow, product availability, inventory needs, and operational priorities across shifts.
Act as the primary site escalation point for first-shift grading, merchandising, staffing, system, inventory, safety, handoff, and process issues, and coordinate support for second-shift matters with the General Manager and staff.
Ensure communication, documentation, and accountability between shifts to maintain continuity, consistent grading practices, and timely resolution of carryover issues.
Develop succession plans for key departmental roles by identifying high-potential team members, documenting readiness, and supporting individual development plans.
Lead continued education, refresher training, cross-training, USDA grade-standard reinforcement, system training, process updates, and leadership development.
Partner with carcass merchandising leadership to standardize training materials, improve onboarding, strengthen skill validation, and support consistent knowledge transfer.
Support audits, corrective actions, process improvements, and root-cause analysis concerning grading accuracy, camera performance, reporting integrity, inventory alignment, and compliance.
Communicate with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, USDA partners, Production Planning, and other internal partners to resolve issues and support business continuity.
Compile, review, and communicate grading, program, inventory, staffing, training, handoff, and shift-performance data for business decisions.
Provide coverage and leadership during absences, operational surges, training, audits, facility needs, or other assigned business requirements.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, validate outputs, and support accountable and effective AI adoption as a People Leader.