Plant Operations Leadership Trainee

Tyson Foods, Inc.; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in New Holland, PA is seeking an Operations Management Trainee to develop leadership skills while supporting day-to-day production and operational performance through independent judgment and data-driven analysis.

You will identify opportunities, drive continuous improvement, and work with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, yield, and efficiency, under supervision, with travel up to 12 trips per year.

Qualifications

• Associate or higher in related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements related to safety, quality, yield, and efficiency.
• Exercise independent judgment in troubleshooting operational issues and proposing solutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with HR, Maintenance, FSQA, and Accounting to support plant objectives.
• Lead or direct teams in assigned situations (e.g., gap coverage, line oversight, project leadership).
• Support decision-making by providing insights and recommendations to supervisors and managers.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements; escalate risks as needed.
• Participate in planning and execution of operational priorities, including staffing, production flow, and resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts, including identifying cost savings, efficiency gains, or waste reduction opportunities.
• Apply leadership principles to influence team performance, engagement, and accountability.
• Develop working knowledge of equipment, processes, and systems to support operational decision-making.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Tyson Foods, Inc. in New Holland, PA is seeking an Operations Management Trainee to develop leadership skills while supporting day-to-day production and operational performance through independent judgment and data-driven analysis.

You will identify opportunities, drive continuous improvement, and work with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, yield, and efficiency, under supervision, with travel up to 12 trips per year.