Future Operations Leader - 12-Month MIT Program

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Summit (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is launching an early-careers Manager in Training (MIT) program. This 12-month structured training develops leadership skills and prepares participants to assume future leadership roles within the company.

Candidates must have a college degree and be willing to relocate within the company geographic footprint. The MIT program emphasizes courage, resilience, interpersonal savvy, conflict management, accountability, and agile learning to build prepared leaders for dynamic

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• Relocation within company footprint.
• MIT will develop leadership skills and capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Learn day-to-day operations under mentors or functional managers.
• Participate in structured rotations across plant operations, live production, and business functions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, root-cause analysis, and implement solutions.
• Partner with experienced leadership to guide frontline associates daily activities.
• Align with LEAP philosophy and company vision to set meaningful goals.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Savvy

Conflict Management

Accountability

Action Leadership

Learning Agility

Education

College degree (associate/bachelor/graduate)

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is launching an early-careers Manager in Training (MIT) program. This 12-month structured training develops leadership skills and prepares participants to assume future leadership roles within the company.

Candidates must have a college degree and be willing to relocate within the company geographic footprint. The MIT program emphasizes courage, resilience, interpersonal savvy, conflict management, accountability, and agile learning to build prepared leaders for dynamic