Live Operations Leadership Trainee

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Beaver Dam (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Transition bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Career pathing and mentorship

Job summary

Perdue Foods offers a 24‑month Live Management Trainee (Pathways) Program designed to develop the next generation of Live Operations leaders. You’ll rotate through hatchery, feed mill, veterinary services, processing, and more to gain hands-on experience and build essential leadership and technical skills.

During year one you’ll learn the business, develop producer relationships, and gain ownership of communication, data, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong customer service, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a field-based environment and travel within an assigned production area.

Responsibilities

• Complete structured rotations across Live Operations functions to understand end-to-end live production.
• Build foundational knowledge of poultry production cycle and contract producer relationships.
• Shadow experienced Flock Advisors to learn producer communication and performance documentation.
• Monitor chick placements, weights, flock movements, and route capacity to identify trends.
• Lead or participate in a continuous improvement initiative focused on flock performance and producer communication.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship-building

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Perdue Foods offers a 24‑month Live Management Trainee (Pathways) Program designed to develop the next generation of Live Operations leaders. You’ll rotate through hatchery, feed mill, veterinary services, processing, and more to gain hands-on experience and build essential leadership and technical skills.

During year one you’ll learn the business, develop producer relationships, and gain ownership of communication, data, and safety.