1,177 IT Operations Management jobs in the United States

Salary: $58,000/yr + Company Vehicle (Gas, Insurance, Maintenance Included)

Are you driven by a passion for customer satisfaction? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment? Join us as an Operations Manager Trainee and embark on a dynamic learning journey. Through our structured, hands-on program, you’ll immerse yourself in operations, mastering the skills to enhance financial profitability, operational efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction while leading the teams.  With rotation through key operational areas such areas including Sales, Logistics, and Customer Service.

What You'll Do:   

After completing the eight-week training, you will transition into a supervisory role, overseeing one or more of the daily operations and sales functions to ensure maximization of fleet, revenue, customer satisfaction and employee management.  You'll receive mentorship to develop skills and advance from Operations Manager to Area Vice President in our Fortune 500 company.

Perks You’ll Get: 

• Company vehicle provided with gas, insurance, and maintenance
• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
• Contribute up to $60 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more

What We're Looking For: 

• Recent graduate with bachelor's degree OR associate's degree plus at least two years’ supervisory experience.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, work well in a team environment with a positive attitude, and make independent decisions.
• Valid driver’s license
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to work outdoors in weather conditions with moderate noise level
• This position requires regular, on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely
• One year of experience providing high quality customer service preffered

The annual starting salary for this position is $58,0 0 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.   

Who We Are:  

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. 

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. 

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate. 

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.  

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.  

Lihue Hawaii United States of America

Salary: $58,000/yr + Company Vehicle (Gas, Insurance, Maintenance Included)

Are you driven by a passion for customer satisfaction? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment? Join us as an Operations Manager Trainee and embark on a dynamic learning journey. Through our structured, hands-on program, you’ll immerse yourself in operations, mastering the skills to enhance financial profitability, operational efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction while leading the teams.  With rotation through key operational areas such areas including Sales, Logistics, and Customer Service.

What You'll Do:   

After completing the eight-week training, you will transition into a supervisory role, overseeing one or more of the daily operations and sales functions to ensure maximization of fleet, revenue, customer satisfaction and employee management.  You'll receive mentorship to develop skills and advance from Operations Manager to Area Vice President in our Fortune 500 company.

Perks You’ll Get: 

• Company vehicle provided with gas, insurance, and maintenance
• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
• Contribute up to $60 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more

What We're Looking For: 

• Recent graduate with bachelor's degree OR associate's degree plus at least two years’ supervisory experience.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, work well in a team environment with a positive attitude, and make independent decisions.
• Valid driver’s license
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to work outdoors in weather conditions with moderate noise level
• This position requires regular, on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely
• One year of experience providing high quality customer service preffered

The annual starting salary for this position is $58,0 0 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.   

Who We Are:  

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. 

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. 

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate. 

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.  

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.  

Honolulu Hawaii United States of America

Salary: $57,990/yr + Company Vehicle (Gas, Insurance, Maintenance Included)

  Are you driven by a passion for customer satisfaction? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment? Join us as an Operations Manager Trainee and embark on a dynamic learning journey. Through our structured, hands-on program, you’ll immerse yourself in operations, mastering the skills to enhance financial profitability, operational efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction while leading the teams.  With rotation through key operational areas such areas including Sales, Logistics, and Customer Service.

What You'll Do:   

After completing the eight-week training, you will transition into a supervisory role, overseeing one or more of the daily operations and sales functions to ensure maximization of fleet, revenue, customer satisfaction and employee management.  You'll receive mentorship to develop skills and advance from Operations Manager to Area Vice President in our Fortune 500 company.

Perks You’ll Get: 

• Company vehicle provided with gas, insurance, and maintenance
• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
• Contribute up to $60 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more

What We're Looking For: 

• Recent graduate with bachelor's degree OR associate's degree plus at least two years’ supervisory experience.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, work well in a team environment with a positive attitude, and make independent decisions.
• Valid driver’s license
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to work outdoors in weather conditions with moderate noise level
• This position requires regular, on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely
• One year of experience providing high quality customer service preffered

The annual starting salary for this position is $57,9 0 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.   

Who We Are:  

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. 

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. 

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate. 

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.  

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.  

Kahului Hawaii United States of America

Salary: $58,000/yr + Company Vehicle (Gas, Insurance, Maintenance Included)

Are you driven by a passion for customer satisfaction? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment? Join us as an Operations Manager Trainee and embark on a dynamic learning journey. Through our structured, hands-on program, you’ll immerse yourself in operations, mastering the skills to enhance financial profitability, operational efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction while leading the teams.  With rotation through key operational areas such areas including Sales, Logistics, and Customer Service.

What You'll Do:   

After completing the eight-week training, you will transition into a supervisory role, overseeing one or more of the daily operations and sales functions to ensure maximization of fleet, revenue, customer satisfaction and employee management.  You'll receive mentorship to develop skills and advance from Operations Manager to Area Vice President in our Fortune 500 company.

Perks You’ll Get: 

• Company vehicle provided with gas, insurance, and maintenance
• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
• Contribute up to $60 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more

What We're Looking For: 

• Recent graduate with bachelor's degree OR associate's degree plus at least two years’ supervisory experience.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, work well in a team environment with a positive attitude, and make independent decisions.
• Valid driver’s license
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to work outdoors in weather conditions with moderate noise level
• This position requires regular, on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely
• One year of experience providing high quality customer service preffered

The annual starting salary for this position is $58,0 0 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.   

Who We Are:  

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. 

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. 

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate. 

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.  

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.  

Lihue Hawaii United States of America

Salary: $57,990/yr + Company Vehicle (Gas, Insurance, Maintenance Included)

Are you driven by a passion for customer satisfaction? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment? Join us as an Operations Manager Trainee and embark on a dynamic learning journey. Through our structured, hands-on program, you’ll immerse yourself in operations, mastering the skills to enhance financial profitability, operational efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction while leading the teams.  With rotation through key operational areas such areas including Sales, Logistics, and Customer Service.

What You'll Do:   

After completing the eight-week training, you will transition into a supervisory role, overseeing one or more of the daily operations and sales functions to ensure maximization of fleet, revenue, customer satisfaction and employee management.  You'll receive mentorship to develop skills and advance from Operations Manager to Area Vice President in our Fortune 500 company.

Perks You’ll Get: 

• Company vehicle provided with gas, insurance, and maintenance
• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
• Contribute up to $60 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more

What We're Looking For: 

• Recent graduate with bachelor's degree OR associate's degree plus at least two years’ supervisory experience.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, work well in a team environment with a positive attitude, and make independent decisions.
• Valid driver’s license
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to work outdoors in weather conditions with moderate noise level
• This position requires regular, on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely
• One year of experience providing high quality customer service preffered

The annual starting salary for this position is $57,9 0 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.   

Who We Are:  

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. 

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. 

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate. 

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.  

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.  

Kahului Hawaii United States of America

Salary: $57,990/yr + Company Vehicle (Gas, Insurance, Maintenance Included)

Are you driven by a passion for customer satisfaction? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment? Join us as an Operations Manager Trainee and embark on a dynamic learning journey. Through our structured, hands-on program, you’ll immerse yourself in operations, mastering the skills to enhance financial profitability, operational efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction while leading the teams.  With rotation through key operational areas such areas including Sales, Logistics, and Customer Service.

What You'll Do:   

After completing the eight-week training, you will transition into a supervisory role, overseeing one or more of the daily operations and sales functions to ensure maximization of fleet, revenue, customer satisfaction and employee management.  You'll receive mentorship to develop skills and advance from Operations Manager to Area Vice President in our Fortune 500 company.

Perks You’ll Get: 

• Company vehicle provided with gas, insurance, and maintenance
• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
• Contribute up to $60 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more

What We're Looking For: 

• Recent graduate with bachelor's degree OR associate's degree plus at least two years’ supervisory experience.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, work well in a team environment with a positive attitude, and make independent decisions.
• Valid driver’s license
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to work outdoors in weather conditions with moderate noise level
• This position requires regular, on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely
• One year of experience providing high quality customer service preffered

The annual starting salary for this position is $57,9 0 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.   

Who We Are:  

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. 

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. 

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate. 

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.  

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.  

Kahului Hawaii United States of America

Operations Management

Internship

KLN Family Brands/Tuffy's Pet Foods

College Juniors and Seniors.We're looking for you!

Our Story

KLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country. Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.

At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that "We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships, and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire."

Some companies have to "fudge the story" a little. Some need the extra "spin" to shine a positive light on themselves. That's not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that's not what we do. We tell the story of our brand - our people , the quality & safety of our products, our tradition & trust , our bold innovation , and the way we treat our community & beyond . We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe we're a pretty amazing company.

We're looking for an Operations Management Intern for the summer of 2026 that is serious about a career in manufacturing. If you are willing to learn from the best and have a desire to participate in the growth of some of the fastest growing brands in the pet food industry, you've stumbled upon the right job.

The Opportunity

As an Operations Management Intern , you'll work closely with our Production Manager and the entire operations team.

Daily Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work on projects to help increase production efficiency, quality, and safety
• Assist with 2026 strategic initiatives:
  1. Analyze production lines for bottlenecks
  2. Propose new layout for workflow improvements to reduce cycle time
  3. Analyze Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

You Will Learn Things Like:

• Innovation and creativity
• Goal setting and KPI measurement
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Oral and written communication
• Teamwork and leadership

What You'll Need to Be Successful at KLN Family Brands/Tuffy's Pet Foods :

• At least a Junior in college pursuing a degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• The ability to dedicate 10-12 weeks to the internship program for the summer of 2026
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work in a team atmosphere and be a great co-worker
• The ability to work on-site at our Perham, MN facility for the summer

Interns who demonstrate exceptional performance and a passion for our business may have the opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation.

Pay for this position will be a percentage of industry standards based on typical full-time starting salaries and will depend on your year in school and your timeline to graduation.

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. **That's Perdue.**
**Summary**
We are looking for future leaders to join us! We are actively seeking hardworking, energetic, self-starters to join our Operations team in Georgetown, DE as a **Pathways Participant** with a program start of June 2026.
The **Perdue Pathways Program** is designed to develop talented individuals into future leaders in the company's operations management field.
Our 24-month program combines hands-on training by direct observation and shadowing, learning and development sessions, continuous improvement projects, and a series of structured departmental rotations. You will be fully immersed and actively engage in all aspects of business in an operational facility. Upon successful completion of the program, the Pathways Participant will have the opportunity to transition into a supervisor role.
During your first 12 months, you will rotate through and engage with key areas of the Perdue Farms organization, gaining broad exposure and hands-on experience. Upon successful completion of the rotation, the anticipated next step would be a supervisor role. The second year of the program focuses on your continued growth, featuring dedicated mentorship, a personalized development plan, leadership training, and participation in talent reviews. This comprehensive program is designed to prepare you not only for your immediate role but to support long-term career success at Perdue Farms.
**Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities**
+ 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.
+ Monitors the performance of the team to ensure goals are attained and graphs results for display and presentation at briefings and/or meetings.
+ 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.
**Minimum Education**
+ 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
+ Preferred:
+ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Management, Business or Business Administration, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture.
+ Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate in a team atmosphere.
**Qualifications**
+ Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
+ Must be at least 18 years old.
+ Must be willing to work a rotation of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.
+ GPA of 3.0 or higher.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
+ Ability to work well within a team setting, as well as independently.
**Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements**
+ 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
_Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. **That's Perdue.**
**Summary**
We are looking for future leaders to join us! We are actively seeking hardworking, energetic, self-starters to join our Operations team in Salisbury, MD as a **Pathways Participant** with a program start of June 2026.
The **Perdue Pathways Program** is designed to develop talented individuals into future leaders in the company's operations management field.
Our 24-month program combines hands-on training by direct observation and shadowing, learning and development sessions, continuous improvement projects, and a series of structured departmental rotations. You will be fully immersed and actively engage in all aspects of business in an operational facility. Upon successful completion of the program, the Pathways Participant will have the opportunity to transition into a supervisor role.
During your first 12 months, you will rotate through and engage with key areas of the Perdue Farms organization, gaining broad exposure and hands-on experience. Upon successful completion of the rotation, the anticipated next step would be a supervisor role. The second year of the program focuses on your continued growth, featuring dedicated mentorship, a personalized development plan, leadership training, and participation in talent reviews. This comprehensive program is designed to prepare you not only for your immediate role but to support long-term career success at Perdue Farms.
The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $77,000 per year with scheduled increases at the sixth and twelfth months of employment.
In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
**Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities**
+ 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.
+ Monitors the performance of the team to ensure goals are attained and graphs results for display and presentation at briefings and/or meetings.
+ 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.
**Minimum Education**
+ 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
+ Preferred:
+ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Management, Business or Business Administration, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture.
+ Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate in a team atmosphere.
**Qualifications**
+ Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
+ Must be at least 18 years old.
+ Must be willing to work a rotation of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.
+ GPA of 3.0 or higher.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
+ Ability to work well within a team setting, as well as independently.
**Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements**
+ 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
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