Management Trainee - Operations

Indiana Packers • Delphi, IN

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About The Position

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC), a dynamic fresh pork processor based in Delphi, Indiana, is looking for a Management Trainee to join our team at our world-class processing facility. Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, food service and private label producer of fresh and processed meats company. This is a 24-week rotating program in which candidates will learn all the departments within the facility. Candidates will gain solid understanding of our operation through exceptional hands-on exposure to the inner workings of our mid-sized pork processing facility. Candidates that successfully complete the 24-week program will be assigned to a full-time position as a front-line Supervisor.

Requirements

• Recent college graduate (with a bachelor's degree in animal science, operations management, Food Science, Agribusiness or related field from an accredited college.
• Willingness to work daily or weekly overtime.
• Must possess the ability to deal effectively with people as well as exemplary interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to operate in a highly professional and confidential manner. The upmost diligence and strong ethics are required.
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft office products along with the ability to learn and utilize enterprise software and database reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and identify solutions with very little supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and resourceful in accomplishing tasks and deadlines.
• All employees are expected to adhere to their scheduled working hours and attend work consistently to ensure smooth operations and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Learn all areas as assigned.
• Communicate with department leaders on training, performance, discipline, compliance and employee motivation and development.
• Accountability for directing departmental activities to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Accurately compile and complete daily records of operations goals including equipment downtime, product audits, employee job rotations, and yield tracking.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees