What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Management Trainee position at Mountaire Farms?
Job Description
Primary Purpose:
The Operations Management Trainee Program is a 26-week immersive learning experience designed for driven, high-potential candidates ready to jumpstart their careers in Operations management at Mountaire Farms. This program provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across every facet of Mountaire’s processing operations. As a trainee, you will rotate through key departments, cultivate essential leadership skills, and take an active role in driving impactful, continuous improvement initiatives. Upon successful completion, this program sets you on a career path to a supervisory role within Processing Operations—a journey to becoming a future leader in the poultry industry.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
Mountaire Overview
ABOUT THE TEAM
Mountaire Corporation and its two operating affiliates, Mountaire Farms Inc. and Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!
Primary Purpose:
The Operations Management Trainee Program is a 26-week immersive learning experience designed for driven, high-potential candidates ready to jumpstart their careers in Operations management at Mountaire Farms. This program provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across every facet of Mountaire’s processing operations. As a trainee, you will rotate through key departments, cultivate essential leadership skills, and take an active role in driving impactful, continuous improvement initiatives. Upon successful completion, this program sets you on a career path to a supervisory role within Processing Operations—a journey to becoming a future leader in the poultry industry.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
- Dive into a wide range of assignments as outlined in the Management Trainee Program, including supervisory responsibilities. Demonstrate mastery through successful completion of learning objectives and evaluations, showcasing your dedication to the program. Take ownership of special projects aimed at optimizing operational performance and delivering measurable results. Consistently provide weekly summary reports and department updates that highlight progress and key learnings.
- Gain immersive, hands-on experience across critical operational areas, including Safety, Quality Assurance, Live Haul, Resource Recovery, First Processing, Second Processing, Cone Debone, Further Processing, Maintenance, and Shipping. This diverse rotation will equip you with an all-encompassing understanding of the operational excellence required to manage Mountaire’s facilities, preparing you to take on future leadership roles.
- Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required. Internal candidates with 2 years of proven leadership or supervisory experience may qualify in lieu of formal education.
- Experience: 0–2 years of related experience. This is an entry-level program designed to help you realize your potential and launch a thriving career in Operations management.
- Work Environment: Ability to excel in a range of working conditions, including wet, dry, hot, and dusty environments as part of day-to-day operations.
- Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities are essential. Success in this program requires adaptability, resilience, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment as you rotate through multiple departments.
- Commitment to Learning: A passion for continuous improvement and learning is key, as you will be consistently challenged to grow both personally and professionally.
Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
Mountaire Overview
ABOUT THE TEAM
Mountaire Corporation and its two operating affiliates, Mountaire Farms Inc. and Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!