Operations Leadership Trainee

Tyson Foods; Center (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Telehealth services

Well-Being Support Programs

FSA and HSA available

401k

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long Term Disability

Fully Funded Education

Discount Program

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an Operations Management Trainee to support day-to-day production and operational performance. The role uses data analysis and teamwork to identify opportunities and drive improvement, building foundational leadership for future supervisory roles.

Responsibilities include analyzing trends, supporting safety/quality initiatives, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with HR, Maintenance, FSQA, and Accounting to optimize staffing and production flow.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Fields: Operations, Agriculture, Animal Science, Poultry Science or Food Science.
• Experience in production/manufacturing settings preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Analyze performance results to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Recommend improvements in safety, quality, yield and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and propose solutions.
• Partner with HR, Maintenance, FSQA and Accounting teams.
• Lead teams or processes as needed (line coverage, projects).
• Support supervisors with data and recommendations.
• Monitor compliance and escalate risks as needed.
• Support staffing, production flow and resource planning.
• Drive continuous improvement (cost savings, waste reduction, efficiency gains).
• Build knowledge of equipment, processes and systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Excel

SAP

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Relevant fields: Operations, Agriculture, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Food Science

Exposure to production/manufacturing environments

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking an Operations Management Trainee to support day-to-day production and operational performance. The role uses data analysis and teamwork to identify opportunities and drive improvement, building foundational leadership for future supervisory roles.

Responsibilities include analyzing trends, supporting safety/quality initiatives, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with HR, Maintenance, FSQA, and Accounting to optimize staffing and production flow.