Operations Management Trainee- Pine Bluff, AR

Tyson Foods; Pine Bluff, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; 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 is seeking an Operations Management Trainee to develop leadership skills while supporting day-to-day production and operations. You will analyze performance data, identify improvement opportunities, and help drive safety, quality, yield, and efficiency initiatives.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with HR, Maintenance, FSQA, and Accounting, and prepares you for future supervisor positions through hands-on leadership and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical degree or higher in a related field or equivalent practical experience (1 year)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Operations, Agriculture, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Food Science, or similar
• 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
• Lead teams or processes as needed (line coverage, projects)
• Monitor compliance and escalate risks when needed
• Drive continuous improvement (cost savings, waste reduction, efficiency gains)

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree or technical 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* Demonstrate a clear understanding of how Live and Processing operations work together.**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)* Flexible schedule, will need to work either shift.**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)**Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.**Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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. 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. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.### About UsOur team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey.At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.**Benefits** 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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans** Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan. Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested.