Tyson Foods-Arkansas Reviews

Pros

.Tyson Foods has the best resources for training and developing its managers.

Cons

The company vision, mission and policies are only as good as the top manager's ability to adhear to them.

Advice to Senior Management

Managers need to believe and practice servant leadership. This encompasses the total vision, mission and policies of Tyson Foods.

Pros

Pay is decent. Need to plan better and communicate better

Cons

The communication could be better

Advice to Senior Management

Spend money on your employees in addition to equipment

Pros

Laid back. You will not be fired for not taking initiatives.

Cons

Promotion is based on relationship for the most part.
Compensation is not performance based. There are too many lifers who are there to collect pay checks, and it frustrated me to try to get the job done.
Company locates in small town. Many team member do not know what a competition in metropolitan area is like.

Advice to Senior Management

Move the company to a city to attract more capable team members.

Pros

The work environment is relaxed and easy going. Senior management allows the team members to get involved and voice our opinions.

Cons

There can be times when miscommunication leads to poor production. This can also create tension and animosity between various teams.

Advice to Senior Management

I believe that Tyson Foods is under the reigns of excellent management. The core values can be seen throughout the company.

Pros

Will give you an opportunity to work.

Cons

No real connection between management and regular employees.

Advice to Senior Management

Take a REAL look at individual plants.

Pros

Informal culture compared to other corporations. Very laid back. Easy access to management on all levels. VERY family oriented. GREAT place to start at right out of college. Interns often move into full time positions. Overall, great company to work for...

Cons

Pay is not as competitive as some CPG companies, however the cost of living is lower. The city can be bit challenging to live in if you life get out.... You'll travel often to go to concerts and events.

Advice to Senior Management

Help younger team members develop quicker by allowing them to be more involved in strategic planning initiatives. It helps to be able to understand the rationale behind the decisions being made.

Pros

Well known company
Food industry continues to be stable
Large transportation network

Cons

Be ready to be stagnet
More focused on a specific job than career path
Unaware of internal opportunities outside of location

Advice to Senior Management

Get to know your people

Pros

good culture and competent management

Cons

The turnover is low so it can be hard to progress

Pros

Good company- gained valuable experience

Cons

There was little people development and advancement opportunities

Pros

Company that has fairly good consumer/shopper insights - much better than most other manufacturers in the industry

Cons

Still very commodity focused which has inhibited its growth with certain retailers

Advice to Senior Management

Go back to understanding the consumer more. Keep pushing to help your retailers