Senior Analyst Packaging Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR is seeking a Packaging Systems Senior Specialist to manage and optimize packaging data across NPD and spec changes. You will enter, validate, and migrate data in legacy and new PLM systems, build reports in Power BI and Excel, and ensure data integrity.

As a senior team member, you’ll mentor others, collaborate across functions, and drive packaging excellence, sustainability, and compliance through rigorous analysis, documentation, and change management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Analytics.
• 3+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 7+ years without a degree.
• Experience with product lifecycle management in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Data Entry and QA – input data into PLM systems and validate accuracy.
• Data Analysis and Reporting – build regular/ad-hoc reports with PLM, Power BI, and Excel.
• System Configuration and Testing – assist setup and testing of the new PLM system.
• Data Migration – merge and clean data from legacy systems for migration.
• Documentation, Training, and Change Management – create docs and train users.
• Collaboration – communicate with stakeholders to drive outcomes and manage risks.
• Packaging Expertise – apply packaging data knowledge to operations and sustainability.
• Mentorship – guide less-experienced team members and share best practices.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

PLM/Spec Systems

Specright

Oracle

SAP

DB2

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Google Cloud

Job description

Job Details:

Job Summary:

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 escalate 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 elevate 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.

Requirements

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

• 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: 10–15% – domestic trips per year.

Supervisory: No direct or indirect reports. May provide mentorship and guidance to interns of the Packaging Department.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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