Management Trainee - Operations

Indiana Packers Corporation; Delphi (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Packers Corporation in Delphi, Indiana, seeks a Management Trainee to join our world-class processing facility for a 24-week rotating program designed to build breadth across all departments.

Participants will gain hands-on exposure to operations, learn from department leaders, and position themselves for a front-line supervisory role upon successful completion.

The program emphasizes safety, quality, teamwork, and strong ethics in a fast-paced pork processing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in animal science, operations management, food science, agribusiness or related field.
• Willingness to work daily or weekly overtime.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office and enterprise software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Learn all areas as assigned.
• Communicate with department leaders on training, performance, discipline, compliance and motivation.
• Direct departmental activities to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Accurately compile and complete daily records of operations goals including downtime, audits, rotations, and yield tracking.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Enterprise software

Database reporting tools

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in animal science

Bachelor's degree in operations management

Bachelor's degree in food science

Bachelor's degree in agribusiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Management Trainee- Operations

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC), a dynamic fresh pork processor based in Delphi, Indiana, is looking for a Management Trainee to join our team at our world‑class processing facility. IPC is a fully integrated retail, food service and private label producer of fresh and processed meats.

This is a 24‑week rotating program in which candidates will learn all the departments within the facility. Candidates will gain a solid understanding of our operation through exceptional hands‑on exposure to the inner workings of our mid‑sized pork processing facility. Candidates that successfully complete the program will be assigned to a full‑time position as a front‑line Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Learn all areas as assigned.
• Communicate with department leaders on training, performance, discipline, compliance and employee motivation and development.
• Accountability for directing departmental activities to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Accurately compile and complete daily records of operations goals including equipment downtime, product audits, employee job rotations, and yield tracking.

Requirements

• Recent college graduate with a bachelor's degree in animal science, operations management, food science, agribusiness or a related field from an accredited college.
• Willingness to work daily or weekly overtime.
• Must possess the ability to deal effectively with people as well as exemplary interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to operate in a highly professional and confidential manner. The upmost diligence and strong ethics are required.
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office products along with the ability to learn and utilize enterprise software and database reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and identify solutions with very little supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with supervisors and co‑workers.
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment and be resourceful in accomplishing tasks and deadlines.
• All employees are expected to adhere to their scheduled working hours and attend work consistently to ensure smooth operations and effective teamwork.

Other Duties: Please note, this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on the site including exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and hearing protection is required. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in cold, hot, and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.

Physical Demand: The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arms and fingers, two hands) and multi‑limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina and vision.

Background Screening/Checks: This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This may include verification of employment, education, criminal background, driving history, and other relevant information, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

EOE, including Disability/Veteran