Ops Leadership Trainee: Live Production & Plant (1st Shift)

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Sedalia (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health benefits

Dental, vision, prescription coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking candidates for a Live Production & Plant Operations Trainee (Hybrid) program designed to develop future leaders.

The role offers hands-on experience across Live Production and Plant Operations with exposure to the full poultry supply chain from farm to processing. You will work with experienced leaders to build leadership, business and operational skills in production processes, animal welfare, food safety, continuous improvement, and cost reduction while rotating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, Biology, or a related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in pursuing a leadership career in Live Production or Plant Operations.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to breeder, pullet, broiler, and hatchery operations.
• Support animal welfare, biosecurity, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Learn contract grower management and relationship-building practices.
• Assist with live production accounting, performance reporting, and operational analysis.
• Participate in environmental stewardship and compliance initiatives.
• Learn poultry processing operations and production workflows.
• Support food safety and quality assurance programs.
• Assist with production scheduling and yield management initiatives.
• Promote workplace safety and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Gain exposure to maintenance and reliability programs.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on operational efficiency and cost reduction.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science

Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking candidates for a Live Production & Plant Operations Trainee (Hybrid) program designed to develop future leaders.

The role offers hands-on experience across Live Production and Plant Operations with exposure to the full poultry supply chain from farm to processing. You will work with experienced leaders to build leadership, business and operational skills in production processes, animal welfare, food safety, continuous improvement, and cost reduction while rotating