Wayne Farms · 1 month ago
2026 MIT Program - Manager in Training
Wayne Farms is seeking candidates for their structured 12-month Manager in Training (MIT) Program aimed at developing early talent into future leaders. Participants will gain leadership skills and hands-on experience across various departments while working closely with experienced leadership.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
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
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 Farms
Wayne-Sanderson Farms is an industry leader and the nation’s third-largest poultry producer, serving customers, consumers and communities with integrity, leadership and responsible farm, workplace and business practices.
Funding
Current Stage
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