Manager Live Haul │ Dardanelle Live Haul (Dardanelle, AR)

Tyson Foods•Dardanelle, AR

About The Position

The Live Haul & Feed Operations Manager oversees feed and live haul activities, including rendering drivers, feed drivers, and live haul drivers, and manages the movement of animals and feed between local destinations. The role manages daily sorting station operations, coordinates feed delivery scheduling, and maintains an active record of vehicles and their locations. It also ensures compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, environmental requirements, safety guidelines, and biosecurity protocols. The position leads one or more groups of Team Members performing similar activities. It requires specialized knowledge normally acquired through two years of college resulting in an Associate degree or equivalent, at least five years of relevant experience, standard computer proficiency, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to travel domestically six or more times per year. 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 is on first shift.

Requirements

Specialized knowledge in a related field, normally acquired through two years of college resulting in an Associate degree or equivalent.
At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Standard computer proficiency.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsible for managing one or more groups of Team Members performing similar activities.
Ability to travel domestically six or more times per year.
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, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs.

Responsibilities

Manage feed and live haul operations, including rendering, feed, and live haul drivers.
Coordinate and oversee the movement of animals and feed between local destinations.
Direct and manage the daily activities of the sorting station.
Develop and maintain daily feed and live haul schedules.
Maintain an active and accurate list of all vehicles and their locations.
Keep a master log of animal locations.
Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Monitor and support compliance with environmental requirements, safety guidelines, and biosecurity protocols.
Maintain records related to accidents, safety award point accumulation, payroll, and driver logs.
Conduct driver safety meetings.
Facilitate new Team Member orientation.
Perform other duties as required.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, following company policies, validating AI-generated outputs, driving responsible adoption, identifying opportunities to improve team performance, and ensuring accountability for AI-supported outcomes.