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Wayne-Sanderson Farms · 4 months ago

2026 MIT Program - Manager in Training

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking candidates for their Manager in Training (MIT) Program, a structured 12-month initiative aimed at developing early talent into future leaders. Participants will engage in comprehensive training and hands-on experiences across various departments, enhancing their leadership skills and understanding of the company's operations.

Animal FeedMeat and PoultryWholesale

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; apply learned skills in daily interactions with employees, vendors, customers, etc
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
Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

Qualification

Interpersonal SavvyLeadership skillsConflict ManagementAccountabilityAction-Oriented LeadershipHigh Learning Agility

Required

College degree required (associate, bachelors, graduate) OR completed college degree by MIT start date
Early Career (0-3 years of experience)
Must be able to relocate within company geographic footprint

Company

Wayne-Sanderson Farms

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Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces and sells animal feeds.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kevin McDaniel
President and Chief Executive Officer
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T.J. Wolfe
Chief Financial Officer
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