Manager Technical Services

Tyson Foods
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Analytical problem-solving","Communication","Independent work","Stakeholder collaboration"]

Lead technical direction for R&D Technical Services across assigned manufacturing facilities, serving as the subject-matter expert for key processes. Own and maintain manufacturing instructions, drive process validation, plant trials, and commercialization, and support first production and new product introductions. Partner with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers to resolve issues, run cross-qualifications and line validations, and deliver continuous improvement, cost reduction, and technology evaluation—while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing execution.

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Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods
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Manager Technical Services

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Job Summary

Lead technical direction for R&D Technical Services across assigned manufacturing facilities, serving as the subject-matter expert for key processes. Own and maintain manufacturing instructions, drive process validation, plant trials, and commercialization, and support first production and new product introductions. Partner with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers to resolve issues, run cross-qualifications and line validations, and deliver continuous improvement, cost reduction, and technology evaluation—while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing execution.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as subject matter expert for assigned manufacturing processes and products.
  • •Own and maintain manufacturing instructions, including equipment, process settings, and cook/oven parameters.
  • •Lead process validation, plant trials, and commercialization activities for successful manufacturing execution.
  • •Provide technical support to manufacturing teams for problem resolution and operational challenges, using structured problem-solving and data analysis.
  • •Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers to support new product introductions, qualifications, line validations, and process improvements.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Paid Leave401kHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceDentalVisionPrescription DrugsRelocation

Key Requirements

  • •BS, MS or PhD in Food Science, Meat Science, Food Engineering or related field, with minimum 5 years relevant experience.
  • •Minimum 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, R&D, technical services, or process engineering.
  • •Demonstrated experience supporting plant commercialization, process validation, and manufacturing operations.
  • •Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
  • •Proficient in Microsoft Office or equivalent software; experience with manufacturing systems and digital tools preferred.
Experience:5+ yearsFood manufacturingR&DProcess engineeringManufacturing operations
Education:
Skills:LeadershipAnalytical problem-solvingCommunicationIndependent workStakeholder collaboration
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeNPDGlobal Specification Management (GSM)DevEx

Company Brief

Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a global food company that produces and markets chicken, beef, and pork products, along with prepared foods and packaged protein brands for retail and foodservice customers.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Springdale, United States
Founded: 1935
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