Beef Carcass Merchandising & Production Planning Manager

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Manager, Carcass Merchandizing & Production Planning to lead cross-location merchandizing operations and production planning. This role co-manages the order queue, oversees cattle flow and grade projections, and provides timely information to support production decisions.

The position compiles grade reports with actionable insights, partners with plant teams, USDA, and Planning to resolve issues and improve performance, and covers facility leadership during absences,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Meat Science, Food Science, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in carcass merchandizing, grading, or plant operations.
• Familiarity with USDA grading standards and plant-level systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site resource at beef plants, covering Site Leader duties during vacations or emergencies.
• Co-manage the order queue and coordinate production needs.
• Oversee cattle flow and grade projections in scheduling software; keep updates timely and accurate.
• Conduct audits of grading and merchandizing procedures to ensure USDA and company standards.
• Compile grade results and produce recurring reports with insights and risk/opportunity visibility.
• Report audit findings and support corrective actions at plant level.
• Provide training on grading accuracy, reporting practices, and camera systems.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Operations, and USDA to resolve issues.
• Participate in weekend rotations to stay connected with plant operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Training & guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field

Tools

USDA standards

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking a Manager, Carcass Merchandizing & Production Planning to lead cross-location merchandizing operations and production planning. This role co-manages the order queue, oversees cattle flow and grade projections, and provides timely information to support production decisions.

The position compiles grade reports with actionable insights, partners with plant teams, USDA, and Planning to resolve issues and improve performance, and covers facility leadership during absences,