Management Trainee

Management Trainee – Operations & Production

Eastern Shore Poultry
Location: [City, State]
Type: Full-time

About the Role

Eastern Shore Poultry is seeking a highly motivated, driven individual to join our Management Trainee Program. This program is designed to develop future leaders by providing hands-on experience across production, operations, quality, logistics, and people management.

This is not a desk job. You will learn our business from the ground up, work alongside experienced leaders, and take on real responsibility early. Successful trainees are fast learners, problem solvers, and people who want to grow into supervisory and management roles.

What You’ll Do

As a Management Trainee, you will rotate through key areas of the operation, including:

Production and processing operations

Supervisory and workforce management

Food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

Scheduling, labor efficiency, and yield improvement

Continuous improvement and cost control initiatives

You will:

Learn daily plant operations and performance metrics

Assist supervisors and managers with day-to-day decision making

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and quality

Communicate with production teams and leadership

Gradually take ownership of projects and teams as you develop

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for potential and attitude first, experience second.

Ideal candidates will have:

Strong work ethic and a desire to learn

Leadership potential and accountability

Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Good communication and problem-solving skills

Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings or weekends when needed

Preferred (but not required):

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (Operations, Business, Agriculture, Engineering, or related field)

Internship, military, athletics, or hands-on work experience

Interest in operations, manufacturing, or food production

What We Offer

Structured management development and mentorship

Real responsibility and advancement opportunity

Competitive pay with growth potential

Benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and retirement options

Long-term career path within a growing operation

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who:

Wants to build a long-term career in operations or management

Is willing to start on the floor and earn leadership responsibility

Thrives in a production environment and takes pride in results