Operations Management Trainee

Tyson Foods
Kentucky
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Data Science & Machine LearningExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: associatesSkills: ["Problem-solving","Analytical thinking","Communication","Teamwork","Leadership potential"]

Develop operational leadership by analyzing production performance, identifying trends, risks, and improvement opportunities across safety, quality, yield, and efficiency. Troubleshoot operational issues, partner with teams including HR, Maintenance, FSQA, and Accounting, and lead processes or line coverage as needed. Support supervisors with data-driven recommendations, monitor compliance, help plan staffing and production flow, and drive continuous improvement through cost savings and waste reduction.

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Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods
1 month ago

Operations Management Trainee

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Job Summary

Develop operational leadership by analyzing production performance, identifying trends, risks, and improvement opportunities across safety, quality, yield, and efficiency. Troubleshoot operational issues, partner with teams including HR, Maintenance, FSQA, and Accounting, and lead processes or line coverage as needed. Support supervisors with data-driven recommendations, monitor compliance, help plan staffing and production flow, and drive continuous improvement through cost savings and waste reduction.
Location: Kentucky
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Analyze performance results to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • •Recommend and support improvements in safety, quality, yield, and efficiency.
  • •Troubleshoot operational issues and propose solutions.
  • •Partner cross-functionally with HR, Maintenance, FSQA, and Accounting.
  • •Support planning for staffing, production flow, and resources; drive continuous improvement and monitor compliance, escalating risks when needed.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Paid Leave401kHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceDentalVisionPrescription Drugs

Key Requirements

  • •Associate’s degree or technical degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience (1 year).
  • •Relevant fields include Operations, Agriculture, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Food Science, or similar.
  • •Exposure to production, agriculture, or manufacturing environments through work, internships, or school projects.
  • •Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • •Basic computer skills; Excel experience required and SAP preferred.
Experience:1+ yearsManufacturingProductionAgricultureFood science
Education:Associate's
Skills:Problem-solvingAnalytical thinkingCommunicationTeamworkLeadership potential
Tech Stack:ExcelSAP

Company Brief

Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a global food company that produces and markets chicken, beef, and pork products, along with prepared foods and packaged protein brands for retail and foodservice customers.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Springdale, United States
Founded: 1935
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