Operations Management Trainee- Clarksville, AR

Poultry Science Association; Clarksville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Tyson Foods seeks an Operations Management Trainee to develop leadership skills while supporting daily production and operational performance. The role relies on independent judgment, data analysis, and cross-functional teamwork to identify opportunities and drive improvements.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of related experience or an associate degree; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. The position requires travel up to 12 times annually and a 1st shift schedule in the United States.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in related field or 1 year of equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Agriculture, Poultry Science, Food Science, or similar (preferred).
• Experience in production, agriculture, or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excel

SAP

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Leadership potential

Adaptability

Safety and quality understanding

Education

Associate degree or higher in related field or 1 year experience

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Details:

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 escape 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)

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

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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