Trainee Operations Management-1st Shift- Berryville Plant

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

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Management Level:

P2

Operations Management Trainee (OMT)

This is a developmental leadership role designed for recent graduates or individuals with 1+ year of relevant experience in manufacturing, production, agriculture, poultry, food production, or operations environments. The OMT will work closely with plant leadership to support production operations, analyze performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and help drive safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives.

Schedule:

• Primarily 1st shift
• Will spend time on 2nd and 3rd shifts to learn operational processes and gain exposure to all areas of the business

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze production and operational metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Support process improvements related to safety, quality, yield, and efficiency
• Troubleshoot operational issues and recommend solutions
• Partner with HR, Maintenance, FSQA, and Accounting on plant initiatives
• Provide leadership support through project management, line oversight, and gap coverage
• Assist with staffing, production planning, and resource allocation
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
• Develop leadership skills and influence team performance without direct authority

Ideal Background:

• Associate's degree or higher (Bachelor's preferred) in Operations, Agriculture, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Food Science, or a related field
• Equivalent practical experience (1 year) may be considered
• Internship, academic project, or hands-on experience in production, manufacturing, agriculture, or live operations environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Leadership potential and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information:

• No direct reports, but expected to lead projects, production lines, and workflow activities
• Up to 12 trips per year (approximately once per month)
• Basic Excel skills required; SAP experience is a plus

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

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.

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