Operations Management Trainee

Perdue Chicken; Cromwell (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking future leaders to join their Operations team as Management Trainees. This entry-level management position is designed to develop talented individuals into future leaders in operations management. The 12-month program includes hands-on training, learning sessions, and departmental rotations, providing a comprehensive understanding of business operations. Upon successful completion, trainees will transition into supervisor roles, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to build a career in a dynamic and innovative environment. Join a company committed to premium quality and continuous improvement in the food industry.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Transition bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment

Participation in Regional Trainings

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Preferred degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge in administrative functions and production processes.
• Monitor team performance and implement quality improvement policies.
• Participate in various operational functions and projects.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Quality Assurance

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Degree in Supply Chain or related fields

Job description

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

We are looking for future leaders to join us! We are actively seeking a hardworking, energetic, self-starter to join our Operations team in Cromwell, KY as a Management Trainee. The Perdue Management Trainee (MT) program is an entry level management position designed to develop talented individuals into future leaders in the company's operations management field. In this position, you will be offered the opportunity to learn and develop skills vital for a career in operations, production, continuous improvement, quality assurance, safety, shipping, and distribution. The MT program starts June 2025.

Our 12 month program combines hands-on training by direct observation and shadowing, learning and development sessions, continuous improvement projects, and a series of structured departmental rotations. The MT will be fully immersed and actively participate in all aspects of business in an operational facility. Upon successful completion of the program, the Management Trainee will have the opportunity to transition into a supervisor role.

Benefits:

• Participation in up to two (2) Regional Trainings with fellow MTs. Events include career development, social activities, philanthropy events, company tours, and senior leadership interaction.
• Competitive starting salary, with pay increases at the six (6) and twelve (12) month mark.
• Placement into a supervisor level role upon graduation from the MT program.
• Comprehensive benefits package including transition bonus, relocation, and student loan repayment.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Acquires knowledge to include administrative functions, manpower reports, disciplinary procedures, budget, production processes, and requirements while contributing ideas and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Develops an understanding of the team process using the criteria: establishing common mission/goals of all team members; providing clear role definition of team members; encouraging shared accountabilities; implementing effective team procedures and processes; giving and receiving feedback; problem solving; decision making; employing coaching and effective communications; ensuring team “spirit”; and providing recognition for team accomplishments.
• Implements the policies of the Quality Improvement Process with the team/department.
• Monitors the performance of the team to ensure goals are attained and graphs results for display and presentation at briefings and/or meetings.
• Develops self-awareness and consistently applies best practices in communications, emotional intelligence, integrity, and exhibits other Perdue values.
• Rotates through various functions in fresh or cook plants which may include the Hatchery, Feed Mill, Live Production, Live Haul, Wastewater, Accounting, Human Resources, Receiving, Dressing, Evisceration, Giblet Packing, Grading, Cut Up, Stretch Bag, Deboning, 28 Degree Cooler, Box Room, Weight/Price/Label, and Shipping departments.
• Completes projects related to cost-reduction or improved performance.
• Attends learning events/activities including on-ground classes, web-based instruction, and e-learning platforms.

Minimum Education

Required:

• Must possess a valid Bachelor's degree from an accredited university within 12 months of the MT program starting. Program starts June 2025.

Preferred:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Management, Business or Business Administration, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture.
• 3.0 GPA or higher.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work for 8 hours or more in a stationary position or travel on wet, moist, dry, greasy floors which may include metal or plastic grating surfaces with up to 4 hours in a single interval.
• Ability to work from various types of ladders and/or stairs.
• Exposure to and work in temperatures of less than -40 degrees and 75 degrees with ambient humidity.
• Noise exposure of 110 db, and light intensity range of 50 to 100 foot candles.
• Bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 lbs, reaching, sitting, and grasping varies in repetitions, distance, degrees, angle, weight, heights, longest interval of time, objects grasped, and body positions depending upon the maintenance task required. Exposure to chlorinated water (50 ppm), ammonia vapors (5 ppm), dry ice, caustic detergents, lubricating oils, hydraulic oils, and other chemicals found in a poultry processing plant.
• Must use and/or wear protective and safety equipment required for the job.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.