Tyson Foods to Cut 10% of Corporate Jobs, Eliminate Some Senior Leadership Roles

Tyson Foods Inc., the largest U.S. meat supplier by sales, is eliminating 15% of its senior leadership positions and 10% of corporate roles, according to a memo sent to employees.

“This is not an easy day,” Tyson Chief Executive Donnie King said Wednesday in a note to employees, which was reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. Discussions with the majority of affected employees will take place this week, Mr. King said.

Tyson Foods Inc., the largest U.S. meat supplier by sales, is eliminating 15% of its senior leadership positions and 10% of corporate roles, according to a memo sent to employees.

“This is not an easy day,” Tyson Chief Executive Donnie King said Wednesday in a note to employees, which was reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. Discussions with the majority of affected employees will take place this week, Mr. King said.