Live Ops Leadership Trainee: Pathways to Flock Advisor

Perdue Farms; Beaver Dam (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transition bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Perdue Farms is launching a Live Management Trainee program in Beaver Dam, KY. You will participate in a 24-month leadership development journey with structured rotations across Live Operations, aimed at preparing you to become a Flock Advisor.

Program participants begin as an hourly LMT I and transition to salaried LMT II after six months, with progression and relocation benefits available. This is an entry-level, full-time role designed for growth within live production and supply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university completed within 24 months of the Pathways Program start date.
• Strong customer service, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong reading, math, written and verbal communication, analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a field-based environment while maintaining strong communication with producers, leaders, and cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, sound judgment, initiative, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability and willingness to work schedules and travel within an assigned production area.

Responsibilities

• Complete rotations across Live Operations to learn flock production, welfare, and route performance.
• Develop producer relationships and monitor flock data, communications, and compliance.
• Progress to a Flock Advisor role with increasing ownership and leadership exposure.
• Participate in cohort activities, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship-building

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Perdue Farms is launching a Live Management Trainee program in Beaver Dam, KY. You will participate in a 24-month leadership development journey with structured rotations across Live Operations, aimed at preparing you to become a Flock Advisor.

Program participants begin as an hourly LMT I and transition to salaried LMT II after six months, with progression and relocation benefits available. This is an entry-level, full-time role designed for growth within live production and supply.