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Perdue Farms · 3 months ago

Engineering Management Trainee

Concord, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business focused on premium proteins. They are seeking an Engineering Management Trainee to participate in a 24-month Pathways Program aimed at developing future leaders in operations management through hands-on training and departmental rotations.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of key elements of project management, technical engineering and engineering work process

Works with cross functional team to support and serve the business. Gather broader business acumen

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

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

Travel to Perdue sites to work with Project Managers/Engineers

Qualification

AutoCAD experienceProject management experienceDemonstrated leadership potentialCommunication skillsWork independentlyWork in teamsFast-paced environment adaptability

Required

Completed Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university within 24 months of the Pathways program starting

Program starts in June 2026 will accept applications from the following graduation years: May 2026, December 2025, May 2025, December 2024, and May 2024

Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Management, Business or Business Administration, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture

AutoCAD experience

Project management experience

Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to work well both independently and as part of an engineering team

Must be willing to work a rotation of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift and weekends

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work for 8 hours or more in a stationary position or travel on a wet, moist, dry, greasy floors which may include metal or plastic grating surfaces with up to 4 hours in a single interval

Ability to work from various types of ladders and/or stairs

Exposure to and work in temperatures of less than -40 degrees and 75 degrees with ambient humidity

Noise exposure of 110 db, and light intensity range of 50 to 100 foot candles

Bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 lbs, reaching, sitting, and grasping varies in repetitions, distance, degrees, angle, weight, heights, longest interval of time, objects grasped, and body positions depending upon the maintenance task required

Exposure to chlorinated water (50 ppm, ammonia vapors ) 5 ppm, dry ice, caustic detergents, lubricating oils, hydraulic oils, and other chemicals found in a poultry processing plant

Must use and / or wear protective and safety equipment required for the job

Benefits

Participation in up to two (2) Regional Trainings with fellow Pathways participants.

Comprehensive benefit package also includes: transition bonus and relocation.

2nd year benefits include: Refining leadership skills, enhanced learning opportunities, personalized career mapping, and dedicated mentorship.

Company

Perdue Farms

Glassdoor3.6

Perdue Farms is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone we touch through innovative food and agricultural products

Founded in 1920

Salisbury, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.perduefarms.com/

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