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Job Details:

Our Technical Services Manager would need to be flexible working onsite; our New London Plant runs primarily 5 days week; the hours are set based on the need to be available to support Plant projects with working some weekends when required. 1st Shift is primarily (Start Time) 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM (End Time), with the need to work longer hours as the projects dictate.  This role does require travel.

Position Summary

This position provides leadership and guidance for the execution and implementation of new products, line extensions, facility product and process qualifications, and product and process design modification. This position works cross-functionally within facilities and across Tyson Foods to realize product design which meets all requisite company, customer and consumer requirements; provides support as technical liaison between brand groups, R&D, FSQA, Production and Engineering on capital projects; serves as a product line authority for assigned product categories within assigned facilities and across the network of Tyson Foods facilities and co-manufactures. Supports key national accounts as the FSQA Technical Services point of contact regarding product performance, quality specification adherence, innovation projects and process or product related issues.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in the commercialization of new or transferred products, establishing test design, forming teams as required for successful start-ups.
• Identifies and executes opportunities for process improvement, value added new technology, cost reduction and overall product/process optimization.
• Provide leadership and technical support to Supply Chain for the resolution of product quality issues and manufacturing issues, pulling together R&D, FSQA, Operations, Purchasing, Marketing and other departments as necessary.
• Collect data, run tests and conduct experiments to develop resolution to problems.
• Assure plants have updated manufacturing instructions for products and processes within assigned product categories.
• Key resource in the establishment and maintenance of product specifications for raw materials, packing, new and existing products.
• Manages multiple product and process development projects, some of complex nature.  Applies knowledge of research methods, food science, and process technology to develop improved products, new or improved processes, and cost savings.
• Projects may include multiple production facilities and requires traveling to these facilities.
• Documents, summarizes, recommends status and next steps for assigned projects.
• Provide support as technical liaison between brand groups, R&D and engineering on capital projects.
• Keeps abreast of latest food ingredient, bakery and meat science research, processing methods, quality control tools and product development methods.
• Assist in planning and formulating various aspects of research and development proposals such as objective or purpose of project, costs of project and equipment resources requirements.
• Work with the Regulatory Compliance team and packaging engineering to ensure that finished product labeling is appropriate and in compliance all relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with Food Safety help ensure that all physical, analytical and microbiological testing of raw materials and finished products are completed as required.
• Collaborate with the FSQA team to help in determining and implementing appropriate quality standards and measures for existing and new products and product lines including process capability studies when required.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to approve alternate sources of raw materials and co-packed items.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor s degree or equivalent in an academic field directly related to and essential to the job.

Experience: 5 years of relevant expierence; must have expierence in manufacturing; leadership expierence strongly preferred.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office

Special Skills: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles. Ability to train others and manage complex data. Familiarity with raw materials, product specifications, and quality standards. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, resolving routine issues with minimal supervision. Operational Execution; Process Improvement; Product Specifications; Professionalism; Research and Development Operations; Technical Services

Communication Skills: Must have excellent verbal, written communication, and active listening skills.

Travel: 15 or more domestic trips per year.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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