12-Month Operations MIT: Path to Plant Leadership

Wayne Farms LLC; McComb (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Mississippi invites applications for the Manager in Training (MIT) Program, a structured 12-month development track designed to grow early talent into future leaders. You will rotate through plant operations, live production, and related business functions, learning under seasoned leaders.

The program emphasizes leadership skills, accountability, and a pathway to leadership roles, with mentorship and cross-functional exposure to drive personal and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• College degree required or completed by MIT start date.
• Must be able to relocate within company geographic footprint.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed within facilities.

Responsibilities

• Learn day-to-day plant operations under supervision of functional managers or mentors.
• Participate in rotations across plant operations, live production and relevant business functions.
• Identify improvement opportunities and work with departments to implement solutions.
• Support leadership to guide day-to-day activities of frontline associates.
• Apply LEAP philosophy in daily decisions and learn the company vision and objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Relocation willingness

Growth mindset

Education

College degree

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Mississippi invites applications for the Manager in Training (MIT) Program, a structured 12-month development track designed to grow early talent into future leaders. You will rotate through plant operations, live production, and related business functions, learning under seasoned leaders.

The program emphasizes leadership skills, accountability, and a pathway to leadership roles, with mentorship and cross-functional exposure to drive personal and organizational growth.