Operations Management Trainee- Center, TX

Tyson Foods; Center (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telehealth services

Well-Being Support Programs

FSA and HSA available

401k

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Fully Funded Education

Discount Program

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Texas is seeking an Operations Management Trainee (OMT) to develop into a frontline operations leader. The role combines data analysis, independent judgment, and cross-functional collaboration to identify opportunities and drive improvements on the production floor.

You will gain foundational leadership experience, support daily production, collaborate with HR, Maintenance, FSQA, and Accounting, and rotate shifts as part of a structured development program.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, technical degree, or higher in a related field or equivalent practical experience (1 year).
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.
• Exposure to production, agriculture, or manufacturing environments through work, internships, or school projects.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Analyze performance results to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Recommend and support improvements in safety, quality, yield, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and propose solutions.
• Partner with teams such as HR, Maintenance, FSQA, and Accounting.
• Lead teams or processes as needed (line coverage, projects, etc.).
• Support supervisors and managers with data and recommendations.
• Monitor compliance and escalate risks when needed.
• Support planning for staffing, production flow, and resources.
• Drive continuous improvement (cost savings, waste reduction, efficiency gains).
• Build knowledge of equipment, processes, and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Excel

SAP

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

**Job Summary**The Operations Management Trainee (OMT) is a developmental leadership role supporting day-to-day production and operational performance. This position uses independent judgment, data analysis, and cross-functional teamwork to identify opportunities and drive improvement. The role builds foundational leadership capability for future supervisor positions.**Essential Duties & Responsibilities*** Analyze performance results to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities* Recommend and support improvements in safety, quality, yield, and efficiency* Troubleshoot operational issues and propose solutions* Partner with teams such as HR, Maintenance, FSQA, and Accounting* Lead teams or processes as needed (line coverage, projects, etc.)* Support supervisors and managers with data and recommendations* Monitor compliance and escalate risks when needed* Support planning for staffing, production flow, and resources* Drive continuous improvement (cost savings, waste reduction, efficiency gains)* Build knowledge of equipment, processes, and systems**Education & Experience*** **Required:** Associate’s degree, technical degree, or higher in a related field **or** equivalent practical experience (1 year)* **Preferred:** Bachelor’s degree* Relevant fields: Operations, Agriculture, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Food Science, or similar* Exposure to production, agriculture, or manufacturing environments through work, internships, or school projects* Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical thinking**Key Competencies*** Basic computer skills (Excel; SAP preferred)* Strong communication and teamwork skills* Ability to work in fast-paced environments* Problem-solving and critical thinking* Leadership potential and ability to influence others* Adaptability and willingness to learn* Understanding of safety and quality standards (preferred)* Flexibility with schedule, will rotate shifts.**Supervisory**No direct reports, but responsible for leading teams, coordinating work, and making real-time decisions to support operations.**Travel**Up to 12 trips per year**Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format.**We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:* Medical, dental, and vision insurance* Telehealth services* Well-Being Support Programs* FSA and HSA available* 401k* Stock Purchase Plan* Company Paid Life Insurance* Short-Term & Long- Term Disability* Fully Funded Education* Discount Program**\\*Sponsorship is not offered for this position and applicant must reside in the United States.****Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**1ST SHIFT (United States of America)