Leadership Launchpad: Manager in Training

Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Hattiesburg (MS)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms invites aspiring leaders to join its Manager in Training (MIT) Program, a structured 12-month track designed to grow early talent into future leaders. Participants will rotate through plant operations and live production, gaining cross-functional exposure and hands-on experience while developing critical leadership competencies.

Candidates should hold a college degree (associate, bachelor, or higher) and be willing to relocate within the company footprint.

Qualifications

Must have a college degree (associate/bachelor/graduate) or complete degree by MIT start date.
Must be able to relocate within the company geographic footprint.
0–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Learn day-to-day operations under supervision of managers or mentors and through hands-on experience across departments to understand operations, processes, procedures and performance standards.
Learn and understand internal and external customer requirements, using information and feedback to improve products and services.
Identify opportunities for improvement, analyze root causes, propose solutions and collaborate with departments to implement permanent fixes.
Partner with leadership to guide day-to-day activities of frontline associates.
Make principled decisions by applying LEAP philosophy in daily interactions.
Align with the Company’s vision to create meaningful personal and subordinate goals.
Follow safety initiatives and support a zero-accident culture.
Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.