Manager in Training - Operations

Wayne Farms • Danville, AR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager in Training (MIT) Program at Wayne-Sanderson Farms (WSF) is a structured 12-month training program designed to cultivate early talent into future leaders within the company. Throughout the program, participants will develop critical leadership skills necessary to thrive in dynamic and challenging environments. Early talent must possess skills related to the program competencies and a college degree.

Requirements

• College degree required (associate, bachelors, graduate) OR completed college degree by MIT start date.
• 0-5 years of work experience.
• Must be able to relocate within company geographic footprint.

Nice To Haves

• Skills related to program competencies

Responsibilities

• Learn the day-to-day operations by working under the supervision of functional managers or mentors and through direct, hands-on experience in all assigned departments to develop an understanding of departmental operations, processes, procedures and performance standards; apply learned skills in daily interactions with employees, vendors, customers, etc.
• Learn and understand the requirements of both internal and external customers, using information and feedback to improve products and services.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, including underlying root cause, suggest solutions and work with various departments to implement a creative solution to permanently remedy issues.
• Partner with experienced leadership to lead and direct the day-to-day activities of frontline associates.
• Make principled decisions in daily interactions with peers, subordinates and management by learning, understanding and applying the LEAP philosophy.
• Learn and understand the Company’s vision and objectives to create meaningful and measurable personal and subordinate goals
• Follow and ensure others follow all safety initiatives helping to maintain a zero-accident culture.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Structured and transparent pathway to leadership roles within the organization
• Opportunities for comprehensive growth, including skills development, leadership training, and cross-functional experience
• Access to mentorship, hands-on training, and opportunities to interact with and learn from senior leadership, providing valuable insights and guidance
• Rotations including plant operations, live production, and relevant business functions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree