Operations Management Trainee

Mountaire Farms; Lumber Bridge (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eight paid holidays

Medical plans with free onsite health and wellness centers

Tuition reimbursement and career development programs

Job summary

Mountaire Farms in Lumber Bridge is seeking candidates for its Operations Management Trainee Program. This immersive 26-week program offers hands-on experience across diverse operations, setting the foundation for future leadership roles in the poultry industry.

Successful candidates will rotate through critical operational areas and develop essential management skills, aiming for a supervisory position upon completion. The role requires a degree and strong problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role suitable for candidates with 0-2 years of experience.
• Internal candidates with relevant supervisory experience may also qualify.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a variety of assignments within the Management Trainee Program.
• Provide weekly reports highlighting progress and learnings.
• Rotate through operational areas including Safety, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Primary Purpose

Operations Management Trainee Program is a 26‑week immersive learning experience designed for driven, high‑potential candidates ready to jumpstart their careers in operations management at Mountaire Farms. This program provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across every facet of Mountaire’s processing operations. As a trainee, you will rotate through key departments, cultivate essential leadership skills, and take an active role in driving impactful, continuous improvement initiatives. Upon successful completion, this program sets you on a career path to a supervisory role within processing operations, a journey to becoming a future leader in the poultry industry.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Dive into a wide range of assignments in the Management Trainee Program, including supervisory responsibilities. Demonstrate mastery through successful completion of learning objectives and evaluations, and take ownership of special projects aimed at optimizing operational performance and delivering measurable results. Consistently provide weekly summary reports and department updates that highlight progress and key learnings.
• Gain immersive, hands‑on experience across critical operational areas, including Safety, Quality Assurance, Live Haul, Resource Recovery, First Processing, Second Processing, Cone Debone, Further Processing, Maintenance, and Shipping. This diverse rotation will equip you with an all‑encompassing understanding of the operational excellence required to manage Mountaire’s facilities and prepare you for future leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required. Internal candidates with 2+ years of proven leadership or supervisory experience may qualify in lieu of formal education.
• Experience: 0–2 years of related experience. This entry‑level program is designed to help you realize your potential and launch a thriving career in Operations management.

Program Requirements

• Work Environment: Ability to excel in a range of conditions, including wet, dry, hot, and dusty environments as part of day‑to‑day operations.
• Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities are essential. Success in this program requires adaptability, resilience, and the ability to perform in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment as you rotate through multiple departments.
• Commitment to Learning: A passion for continuous improvement and learning is key, as you will be consistently challenged to grow both personally and professionally.

Total Compensation

• Eight paid holidays
• Medical plans with free onsite health and wellness centers
• Dental and vision programs
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Retirement planning with 401(k) and profit sharing
• Employee discounted chicken sales and partnered discounts (e.g., car purchase, phone plans, shopping)
• Tuition reimbursement and career development programs