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Trainee Operations Management – Shelbyville, TN

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Tyson

Join Tyson as an Operations Management Trainee in Shelbyville, Tennessee, and launch your career in a dynamic manufacturing and food production environment. This full-time developmental leadership role offers hands-on experience in plant operations while contributing directly to production performance and operational excellence.

About the Role

As an Operations Management Trainee, you'll work alongside experienced operations leaders to support daily production and plant operations. You'll apply data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration to identify improvement opportunities, drive performance metrics, and execute operational priorities. This position is designed to develop future operations leaders through real-world experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

What You'll Do

  • Monitor and analyze production processes to ensure efficiency and quality standards
  • Collaborate with production teams to support daily operations and meet performance targets
  • Use data analysis to identify operational challenges and recommend improvements
  • Support scheduling, resource allocation, and workforce management activities
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization projects
  • Contribute to safety, quality, and compliance initiatives across the facility
  • Learn all aspects of plant operations through structured mentorship and on-the-job training

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in operations management, business, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Demonstrated leadership potential and willingness to learn
  • Attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and adapt to shift schedules as needed

About Tyson

Tyson is a leading global protein company producing beef, chicken, and pork products for customers worldwide. Our Shelbyville facility is a cornerstone of our operations, employing skilled team members dedicated to quality, safety, and operational excellence.

How to Apply

To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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