Operations Management Trainee

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and food service 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.

We are looking for future leaders to join us! We are actively seeking a hardworking, energetic, self-starter to join our Live Operations team in Baker, WV as a Breeder Birds 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 rotations. The participant will be fully immersed and actively engage in all aspects of Live operations. 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.

In this position, you will be offered the opportunity to learn and develop skills vital for a career in Live operations; include, flock advisor, area supervisor, assistant hatchery manager, hatchery manager, feedmill manager.

• Participation in up to, two (2) Regional Trainings with fellow Pathways participants. Events include, career development, social activities, philanthropy events, company tours and senior leadership interaction.
• Competitive starting salary, with pay increases following 6 and 12 months of tenure. Comprehensive benefit package also includes: transition bonus and relocation.
• Anticipated placement into a supervisor level after successful completion of your first 12 months in the Pathways program.
• 2nd year benefits include:
  Refining leadership skills, enhanced learning opportunities, personalized career mapping, and dedicated mentorship.

The salary range for this position is $59,000 - $61,500 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, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

• Work directly with assigned contract producers to improve company profitability and competitive position by implementing production programs and documenting producer compliance at each visit to the farm.
• Direct interaction with all departments of the company that are associated with our contract producers.
• Responsible for maintaining good communication and flow of information from the company to contract producers and vice versa.
• Ensuring that all requirements are met…