Operations Leadership Trainee — Fast-Track to Impact

Tyson Foods; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Operations Management Trainee (OMT) at Tyson Foods is a developmental leadership role supporting day-to-day production and operational performance, using data analysis and cross-functional teamwork to identify opportunities and drive improvement. Required: Associate’s degree or higher or 1 year equivalent; preferred: Bachelor’s degree.

Fields include Operations, Agriculture, Poultry Science or Food Science, with a focus on problem-solving, communication, and adaptability to future

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher or 1 year of practical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred for advancement.
• Relevant fields include Operations, Agriculture, Poultry/Animal Science, Food Science.
• Exposure to production/manufacturing environments through work or school projects.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Analyze performance results to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support improvements in safety, quality, yield, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and propose solutions.
• Partner with HR, Maintenance, FSQA, and Accounting.
• Lead teams or processes as needed and support supervisors with data.

Skills

Excel

SAP

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Leadership potential

Adaptability

Safety & quality

Education

Associate degree or higher (or 1 year experience)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Fields: Operations, Agriculture, Poultry/Animal Science, Food Science

Production/manufacturing exposure

Analytical thinking

Job description

The Operations Management Trainee (OMT) at Tyson Foods is a developmental leadership role supporting day-to-day production and operational performance, using data analysis and cross-functional teamwork to identify opportunities and drive improvement. Required: Associate’s degree or higher or 1 year equivalent; preferred: Bachelor’s degree.

Fields include Operations, Agriculture, Poultry Science or Food Science, with a focus on problem-solving, communication, and adaptability to future