Manager Carcass Merchandising

Tyson Fresh Meats•Springdale, AR

11h

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 in scheduling systems, and ensures timely, accurate information is available to support production decisions. It also compiles recurring grade reports with actionable insights and trend analysis, works closely 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 supports consistency and compliance through audit oversight, training, and process improvement initiatives across locations. The role is based at beef plants as needed and requires regular travel to plant and other business locations. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Relocation assistance is eligible. The position has no supervisory responsibility.

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 merchandising, 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; regular travel is required, with travel listed as 25%.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 in scheduling software, maintaining accurate and timely updates for production planning.
Conduct scheduled and ad hoc audits of carcass grading and merchandising procedures for adherence to USDA and company standards.
Compile network-wide grade results 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, merchandising, scheduling, or planning issues.
Participate in the Saturday rotation with the Production Planning team to support weekend business needs and maintain connection to plant operations.
Provide work relief in facilities, including covering managers and providing emergency coverage.
Maintain current knowledge of grading standards, plant systems, scheduling tools, and company protocols.