Manager R&D Formulations
Core
Oversee the development and optimization of meat formulations to drive operational efficiency, product consistency, and cost control within the protein portfolio.
Role type
Manager, Formulations
Builds
Meat formulations and production bills of materials for Tyson's protein portfolio
Domain
Food manufacturing / Meat processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Least cost formulation (LCF) strategy, master data governance, SAP/ERP system proficiency, statistical analysis, data visualization, raw material utilization optimization, cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, compliance monitoring
Preferred skills
Food processing or manufacturing experience, advanced Excel skills, Power BI
Technologies
SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Office, Formulation software
Responsibilities
Oversee daily management and configuration of meat formulations across assigned business portfolio; Implement least cost formulation (LCF) guardrails to drive margin and efficiency; Conduct audits of master data and SAP entries to ensure accurate product specifications; Partner with Procurement, R&D, and Supply Chain to align formulation decisions with planning horizons; Monitor plant-level formulation practices to ensure compliance with specifications and raw material application
Seniority
Manager, strategic execution & operational oversight