Operations Leadership Trainee — Pathways Program

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional Pathways Training

Competitive salary with raises

Transition bonus

Relocation assistance

Advancement to Supervisor

One-on-one mentorship

Leadership development cohorts

Job summary

Perdue Foods, part of Perdue Farms Inc., seeks candidates for an Operations Management Trainee (Pathways) Program beginning in June 2027. The 24‑month leadership development journey includes hands-on learning, structured rotations, mentorship, and projects designed to build technical, operational, and leadership capabilities.

During year one, you rotate across operations to gain a foundation and transition into a full-time supervisor role at month 12.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• GPA minimum 3.0 and graduation within 24 months for June 2027 cohort.
• Willing to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured rotations across key operational areas to build end-to-end plant understanding.
• Support safety, food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance while working with leaders and frontline associates.
• Assist with production planning, staffing, workflow, and daily operating routines.
• Build relationships with frontline staff and cross-functional partners; demonstrate teamwork, integrity and accountability.
• Prepare and present updates on assigned projects to leadership; communicate insights and recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Perdue Foods, part of Perdue Farms Inc., seeks candidates for an Operations Management Trainee (Pathways) Program beginning in June 2027. The 24‑month leadership development journey includes hands-on learning, structured rotations, mentorship, and projects designed to build technical, operational, and leadership capabilities.

During year one, you rotate across operations to gain a foundation and transition into a full-time supervisor role at month 12.