The move indicates that the meat giant believes its chicken business is again profitable.
Smith has been at Tyson since 1980, working in areas such as purchasing, food safety and logistics. This news comes days before Tyson is expected to release its fourth quarter earnings.
Shares of Tyson fell 3 cents to $13.06 in morning trading.
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