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We are looking for future leaders to join us! We are actively seeking a
hardworking, energetic, self-starter to join our Operations team in
Milford, DE as aManagement Trainee. The Perdue Management Trainee (MT)
program is an entry level management position designed to develop
talented individuals into future leaders in the company\'s operations
management field. In this position, you will be offered the opportunity
to learn and develop skills vital for a career in operations,
production, continuous improvement, quality assurance, safety, shipping,
and distribution. The MT program starts June 2025.
Our 12 month program combines hands-on training by direct observation
and shadowing, learning and development sessions, continuous improvement
projects, and a series of structured departmental rotations. The MT will
be fully immersed and actively participate in all aspects of business in
an operational facility. Upon successful completion of the program, the
Management Trainee will have the opportunity to transition into a
supervisor role.
Benefits:
Participation in up to, two (2) Regional Trainings with fellow MTs.
Events includecareer development, social activities,
philanthropyevents, company tours and senior leadership interaction.
Competitive starting salary, with pay increases at the six (6) and
twelve (12) month mark.
Placement into a supervisor level role upon graduation from the MT
program.
Comprehensive benefit package including transition bonus,
relocation, and student loan repayment.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Acquires knowledge to include administrative functions, manpower
reports, disciplinary procedures, budget, production processes and
requirements while contributing ideas and recommendations for
continuous improvement.
- Develops an understanding of the team process using the criteria:
establishing common mission/goals of all team members; providing
clear role definition of team members; encouraging shared
accountabilities; implementing effective team procedures and
processes, giving and receiving feedback, problem solving, decision
making, employing coaching and effective communications; ensuring
team spirit; and providing recognition for team accomplishments.
- Implements the policies of the Quality Improvement Process with the
team/department.
- Monitors the performance of the team to ensure goals are attained
and graphs results for display and presentation at briefings and/or
meetings.
- Develops self-awareness and consistently applies best practices in
communications, emotional intelligence, integrity, and exhibits
other Perdue values.
- Rotates through various functions in fresh or cook plants which may
include the Hatchery, Feed Mill, Live Production, Live Haul,
Wastewater, Accounting, Human Resources, Receiving, Dressing,
Evisceration, Giblet Packing, Grading, Cut Up, Stretch Bag,
Deboning, 28 Degree Cooler, Box Room, Weight/Price/Label and
Shipping departments.
- Completes projects related to cost-reduction or improved
performance.
- Attends learning events/activities including on-ground classes,
web-based instruction, and e-learning platforms.
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