2025 MIT Program- Manager in Training (Plant Operations)

The Manager in Training (MIT) Program at Wayne-Sanderson Farms (WSF) is a structured12-month program designed to cultivate early talent into future leaders within thecompany. Throughout the program, participants will develop critical leadership skillsnecessary to thrive in dynamic and challenging environments. Early talent must possessskills related to the program competencies and a college degree.

Candidate Requirements:

• College degree required(associate, bachelors, graduate) OR completing college degree by MIT start date.​

• Early Career (0-3 years ofexperience).​

• Must be able to relocate regionallyand remain mobile. 

What an MIT Should Expect to Develop:

• Courage and Resiliency:Build the strength to face challenges head-on and recoverquickly from setbacks.​

• Interpersonal Savvy:Enhance the ability to interact effectively with others,understanding diverse perspectives, and building strong relationships.​

• Conflict Management:Learn to navigate and resolve conflicts in a constructive andprofessional manner.​

• Accountability:Cultivate a sense of ownership and responsibility for decisions,actions, and outcomes.​

• Action-Oriented Leadership:Develop a proactive approach to leadership, drivingresults through decisive and timely actions.​

• High Learning Agility:Adapt quickly to new information, environments, andchallenges, demonstrating a continuous learning mindset.​

​What an MIT Should Expect During Program:

• Clear Pathway to Leadership: Astructured and transparent pathway toleadership roles within the organization.​

• Well-Rounded Development:Opportunities for comprehensive growth,including skills development, leadershiptraining, and cross-functional experience.​

• Mentorship and Exposure: Access tomentorship, hands-on training, andopportunities to interact with and learnfrom senior leadership, providing valuableinsights and guidance.

• Structured Rotation Schedule: Rotations including plant operations, live production, and relevant business functions.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• 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.

Physical & Safety Requirements:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.

• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory.

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.