Pathways Participant – Operations Management

Job Description

Operations Management Trainee | Perdue Farms

The Tone:
This is an internship at Perdue Farms, located in Chesapeake, VA, for individuals seeking to become future leaders. Perdue Farms aims to be the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and customers globally, while also changing how animals are raised for food. The company cultivates a culture built on teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice is valued and encouraged to contribute to shared goals. This role is a 24-month Pathways Program designed to develop talented individuals into future leaders within the company’s operations management field, preparing them for supervisory roles and long-term career success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Chesapeake, VA

• Team: Agribusiness Operations team
• Mission: Develop talented individuals into future leaders in the company’s operations management field through comprehensive training and immersion.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Knowledge Acquisition: Acquire knowledge of administrative functions, manpower reports, disciplinary procedures, budget, and production processes to contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
• Team Development: Develop an understanding of team processes, including establishing common missions, defining roles, encouraging shared accountabilities, and implementing effective procedures.
• Quality Implementation: Implement the policies of the Quality Improvement Process within the team and department.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of the team to ensure goals are attained and graph results for display and presentation at briefings or meetings.
• Operational Rotation: Rotate through various functions in Agribusiness, Grain handling, Feed mills, Wastewater, oilseed extraction, oilseed refining, Human Resources, Accounting, FP&A, Maintenance, and Safety to complete cost-reduction or improved performance projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Completed Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university within 24 months of the June 2026 program start. Acceptable majors include Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Management, Business or Business Administration, Animal Science, Poultry Science, or Agriculture. Entry-level.
• Experience: Graduates from May 2024, December 2024, May 2025, December 2025, or May 2026. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. Must be willing to work a rotation of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work well within a team setting, and ability to work independently.