Operations Leadership Trainee

Tyson Foods; Pine Bluff (AR); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; 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 develop leadership skills while supporting day-to-day production and operations. You will analyze performance data, identify improvement opportunities, and help drive safety, quality, yield, and efficiency initiatives.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with HR, Maintenance, FSQA, and Accounting, and prepares you for future supervisor positions through hands-on leadership and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical degree or higher in a related field or equivalent practical experience (1 year)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Operations, Agriculture, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Food Science, or similar
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical thinking

Responsibilities

• Analyze performance results to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Recommend and support improvements in safety, quality, yield, and efficiency
• Troubleshoot operational issues and propose solutions
• Lead teams or processes as needed (line coverage, projects)
• Monitor compliance and escalate risks when needed
• Drive continuous improvement (cost savings, waste reduction, efficiency gains)

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree or technical degree or higher

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking an Operations Management Trainee to develop leadership skills while supporting day-to-day production and operations. You will analyze performance data, identify improvement opportunities, and help drive safety, quality, yield, and efficiency initiatives.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with HR, Maintenance, FSQA, and Accounting, and prepares you for future supervisor positions through hands-on leadership and process optimization.