Packaging Systems Senior Specialist

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Tyson Foods seeks a Packaging Systems Senior Specialist to manage and optimize packaging data across PLM systems, supporting new product development and spec changes. You will query data, generate reports, migrate data, and mentor others while upholding data quality and process discipline.

You will collaborate with engineers, QA, and business partners to drive efficiency, sustainability, and accurate packaging insights using PLM, Power BI, and Excel.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or significant experience in Packaging, Engineering, CS, or Business Analytics.
• 3+ years of relevant experience with a degree; 7+ years without an applicable degree; PLM experience in food manufacturing required.
• Experience with PLM/Specification Systems (Specright & Oracle), ERP systems (SAP & DB2); strong data and analytics skills.

Mansioni

• Data entry and QA for new and legacy PLM systems with audits and validation.
• Data analysis and reporting using PLM, Power BI, and Excel to drive actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align objectives and manage risks.
• Configure and test new PLM system; perform data migration and validation.
• Create documentation, train users, and support change management.
• Provide ongoing PLM support, ensure data security, and monitor access controls.
• Lead multiple projects, prioritize, and challenge assumptions with data-driven rationale.
• Apply packaging expertise to improve operations and sustainability.
• Mentor interns and share knowledge within the packaging data function.

Conoscenze

Data analysis

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Project management

Communication

Packaging expertise

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Strumenti

Specright

Oracle

SAP

DB2

Esko WebCenter

TOPS

CAPE

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Details: As a Packaging Systems Senior Specialist, this role plays a critical role in managing and optimizing packaging-related data to support new product development, specification changes, and broader business initiatives. This position bridges technical expertise, data management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and strategic use of packaging data across the organization. It is responsible for entering and validating data in both legacy and new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, querying data, generating reports, configuring and testing the new PLM system, migrating data, and supporting change management through documentation and training. This role also serves as a subject matter expert in Packaging, providing technical insights that influence operational efficiency and sustainability efforts. As a senior member of the team, it works with greater autonomy, takes ownership of complex or ambiguous problems, mentors others, and sets the standard for data quality and process discipline within the packaging function. Success requires acting as a trusted advisor—combining technical knowledge, data analysis, packaging expertise, and sound business judgment to provide independent, fact-based recommendations and influence decisions regardless of organizational level. This role must have the confidence to speak up, challenge assumptions, and respectfully disagree with peers, cross-functional partners, and leadership when data, facts, or business needs support a different course of action, and the professional courage to upscale risks, issues, and opportunities when appropriate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Data Entry and QA - Gather and accurately input data from various sources into new PLM and legacy systems for New Product Development and Spec Changes. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency through regular audits and validation checks.
• Data Analysis and Reporting - Query and analyze data to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities that support decision-making. Build regular and ad-hoc reports using PLM, Power BI, and Excel, translating complex data into clear business implications and recommended actions.
• Collaboration and Communication - Partner with internal stakeholders, external partners, and cross-functional teams to align business objectives and drive successful outcomes. Build credibility through expertise and judgment, communicate recommendations clearly, and constructively challenge assumptions when business, technical, operational, or data-related risks are identified.
• System Configuration and Testing - Support setup and configuration of the new PLM system to meet organizational needs, and conduct thorough testing to ensure business requirements are met and issues resolved.
• Data Migration - Query, merge, and clean data from legacy systems and various sources to migrate into the new PLM system, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Documentation, Training, and Change Management - Create and maintain documentation and train users on processes, best practices, and reports. Act as a change champion by influencing adoption, addressing concerns, and providing trusted guidance for new processes and systems.
• Support, Maintenance, and Security - Provide ongoing PLM support and maintenance, addressing user issues promptly, and protect sensitive data by following IT Security measures and monitoring access controls.
• Project Management and Prioritization - Manage multiple projects—planning, execution, and monitoring progress—while independently assessing priorities, risks, and business impact. Provide recommendations and respectfully challenge decisions when conflicting priorities or assumptions could negatively impact outcomes, system integrity, or project success.
• Operational Excellence - Drive operational excellence by identifying inefficiencies, challenging legacy ways of working, and championing process improvements that enhance business performance and data quality.
• Packaging Expertise - Apply deep expertise in packaging data and its impact on business operations and sustainability. Act as a technical resource and SME for Packaging Engineers and the broader organization, anticipating risks and balancing technical requirements, cost, quality, and operational considerations. Exercise sound judgment amid incomplete or ambiguous data, and proactively seek clarification and escalated when necessary.
• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing - Serve as a go-to resource for less-experienced team members—sharing best practices, coaching on tools and processes, and raising the overall capability of the packaging data function.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or a significant amount of relevant experience in Packaging, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Analytics.
• Work Experience: 3+ years of relevant and practical work experience is required with a Bachelor’s degree; 7+ years of relevant and practical work experience is required without an applicable degree. Additionally, prior exposure to product lifecycle management in food manufacturing is required.

Technical Skills & Familiarity

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong data and analytical skills.
• Computer Skills: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office, Excel, SQL, Google Cloud (GCP), Power BI, and AI tools.
• Preferred familiarity with PLM/Specification Systems (Specright & Oracle), ERP Systems (SAP & DB2), Sustainability & Compliance Systems, Artwork Management Systems (Esko WebCenter), and Packaging Design Systems (TOPS & CAPE).

Collaboration & Communication

• Confidently communicates recommendations, concerns, and technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders through verbal, written, and presentation formats. Willing to respectfully challenge established processes, stakeholders, and leadership positions when supported by data and business rationale.

Travel & Location

• Travel: 10-15% - domestic trips per year.
• Must reside in the United States to be considered. Local candidates will be given priority.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Other Requirements

• Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
• Supervisory: No direct or indirect reports. May provide mentorship and guidance to interns of the Packaging Department.
• Background checks: Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
• Physical requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• AI usage: All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.
• Equal Opportunity: Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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