Collins will lead the company’s public relations, social media and internal communications teams.

Tyson Foods uses third-party firm to audit workplace performance.

McGurk has been named senior vice president of strategy and new ventures and will manage the company’s strategic planning and growth efforts.

The new plant would be near its existing poultry plant in Green Forest, Arkansas.

A diversified portfolio drove a record year for Tyson as fiscal year 2015 adjusted operating income rose 37% to $2.25 billion.