Engineering Management Trainee

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Our Management Trainee Program is designed to develop future leaders by providing hands‑on experience in key areas of our business. This is a structured 6‑month program that offers broad exposure to the different facets of our organization and the opportunity to work on a high‑impact capstone project. We offer two cohorts of management trainees annually, with one class starting in January and the other in June.

During the first three months, trainees will rotate through critical departments to gain an understanding of the end‑to‑end operations and vertical integration of our business.

Trainees will be exposed to:

• Live Operations
• Processing Operations
• Sales, Engineering, Accounting, IT, Transportation, Procurement, and other support departments.

The goal is to provide a comprehensive view of how these departments interact and contribute to the overall success of the company.

In the final three months, each trainee will focus on their specific functional area. They will be tasked with developing and executing a capstone project that addresses a key business challenge or opportunity within their department. This project will culminate in a presentation to senior leadership and executives, along with the next cohort of management trainees.

After the 6‑month program ends, trainees will be placed in available positions within their functional area. If no position is immediately available, the trainee will continue working in their current capacity until a suitable role becomes available. Engineering trainees will fill entry‑level roles within the Operational Services department.

• Participate in hands‑on training across multiple business functions
• Engage with cross‑functional teams to understand operational workflows and business processes
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify and work on strategic business initiatives
• Design, develop, and present a capstone project to senior leadership
• Build relationships with employees at all levels and actively participate in the business culture
• Attend leadership and development workshops to enhance personal and professional skills
• Complete weekly, semi‑monthly, and monthly reports as required
• Other duties as assigned

• Recent graduate with a degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related field)
• Strong interest in a career in management and leadership
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment
• A proactive approach to work with a high degree of ownership and accountability
• Must be willing to travel to different facilities throughout the program (DE & NC)

• Competitive compensation
• Exposure to senior leadership and executive team
• Leadership and professional development opportunities
• Hands‑on experience in various departments of a vertically integrated company
• Opportunity for full‑time employment and career advancement upon successful completion of the program

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family‑focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisors, and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high‑quality products to our customers.

We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

Mountaire Corporation and its operating affiliate, Mountaire Farms Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in…