Operations Leadership Trainee: Drive Performance

Tyson Foods; Wadesboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an Operations Management Trainee (OMT) to develop leadership capabilities while supporting day-to-day production and operational performance. You will apply independent judgment and data-driven analysis to identify opportunities, drive improvements, and collaborate with plant leadership to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

The role emphasizes planning, staffing, production flow, and resource allocation, with travel up to 12 trips per year and relocation

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent practical experience (1 year) required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Exposure through internships or projects in production, agriculture, manufacturing, live operations, or production environments.
• Demonstrate analytical thinking, problem-solving, and independent judgment in operational settings.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational performance metrics and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements related to safety, quality, yield, and efficiency.
• Exercise independent judgment in troubleshooting operational issues and proposing solutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with HR, Maintenance, FSQA, and Accounting to support plant objectives.
• Lead or direct teams in assigned situations and drive project leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking an Operations Management Trainee (OMT) to develop leadership capabilities while supporting day-to-day production and operational performance. You will apply independent judgment and data-driven analysis to identify opportunities, drive improvements, and collaborate with plant leadership to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

The role emphasizes planning, staffing, production flow, and resource allocation, with travel up to 12 trips per year and relocation