Manager In Training - Operations

Wayne-Sanderson Farms (WSF) offers a 12-month Manager in Training (MIT) Program designed to cultivate early talent into future leaders. This program develops critical leadership skills necessary to thrive in dynamic and challenging environments.

Requirements

• College degree required (associate, bachelor’s, graduate) or completed by program start date
• 0–5 years of experience
• Must be able to relocate within the company’s geographic footprint

Development Focus

• Courage and Resiliency: Build strength to face challenges head-on and recover quickly from setbacks
• Interpersonal Savvy: Enhance ability to interact effectively with others, understand diverse perspectives, and build strong relationships
• Conflict Management: Learn to navigate and resolve conflicts constructively and professionally
• Accountability: Cultivate ownership and responsibility for decisions, actions, and outcomes
• Action-Oriented Leadership: Develop a proactive approach to leadership, driving results through decisive and timely actions
• High Learning Agility: Adapt quickly to new information, environments, and challenges with a continuous learning mindset

Program Experience

• Clear Pathway to Leadership: Structured and transparent route to leadership roles within the organization
• Well-Rounded Development: Opportunities for comprehensive growth, including skills development, leadership training, and cross-functional experience
• Mentorship and Exposure: Access to mentorship, hands-on training, and interaction with senior leadership for valuable insights and guidance
• Structured Rotation Schedule: Rotations in plant operations, live production, and relevant business functions

Responsibilities

• Learn day-to-day operations under the supervision of functional managers or mentors through hands-on experience in assigned departments
• Develop an understanding of departmental operations, processes, procedures, and performance standards
• Apply learned skills in daily interactions with employees, vendors, and customers
• Understand the requirements of internal and external customers, using feedback to improve products and services
• Identify opportunities for improvement, including root cause analysis, and suggest or implement solutions
• Partner with experienced leadership to direct day-to-day activities of frontline associates
• Make principled decisions using the LEAP philosophy in interactions with peers, subordinates, and management
• Align personal and subordinate goals with the company’s vision and objectives
• Follow and enforce all safety initiatives to maintain a zero-accident culture
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all mandatory areas
• Travel throughout facilities, both indoors and outdoors
• Work in wet, cold, hot, humid, and/or dusty environments
• Occasionally lift up to 40 lbs
• Work unusual shifts (holidays, weekends, extended hours) as needed to meet production requirements