Wayne-Sanderson Farms (WSF) is looking to cultivate early talent into future leaders within the company through the Manager in Training (MIT) Program.
Requirements
- Food Science, poultry/animal Science, biology or related degree.
- Early Career (0-3 years of experience).
- Ability to travel throughout facilities both indoors and out.
- Ability to work in a wet, cold, hot, humid, and/or dusty environment.
- Occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to work unusual shifts (holidays, weekends and extended) as needed to meet production requirement.
- Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
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;
- 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.
Other
- College degree required (associate, bachelors, graduate) OR completing college degree by MIT start date.
- Must be able to relocate regionally and remain mobile.
- Develop critical leadership skills necessary to thrive in dynamic and challenging environments.
- Build the strength to face challenges head-on and recover quickly from setbacks.
- Enhance the ability to interact effectively with others, understanding diverse perspectives, and building strong relationships.
