Live Management Trainee

Location: Beaver Dam, KY, US

Live Management Trainee

Date

Sep 24, 2026

Location

Beaver Dam, KY, US, 42320

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Req ID

81512

Job Function

College Recruitment (Interns/OMTS/LMTS)

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

Summary

Are you ready to launch your career as a future Live Production leader at Perdue? As part of our Live Management Trainee (Pathways) Program, beginning in June 2027 you’ll embark on a 24-month leadership development journey designed to prepare the next generation of Live Operations leaders. Through hands-on field learning, structured rotations, meaningful experiences, mentorship, and leadership development, you’ll gain real-world experience across Live Operations while building the technical, relationship-management, analytical, and leadership skills needed to make a lasting impact on flock performance and live supply. During your first year, you’ll learn the business, build strong producer relationships, understand the flock production cycle, and develop increasing ownership of producer communication, route performance, flock data, production-program compliance, poultry welfare, biosecurity, food safety, and operational problem-solving before transitioning into a full-time Flock Advisor role at the 12-month mark. Your second year will accelerate your growth through on-the-job experience, personalized development, mentorship, cohort learning, career pathing, and targeted enrichment in areas such as continuous improvement, food and associate safety, leading and influencing others, and presenting to leadership. This program is ideal for relationship-oriented, analytical, and driven individuals who are eager to learn, take on meaningful challenges, and build a rewarding career helping support healthy birds, strong producer partnerships, reliable live supply, and operational excellence at Perdue.

Benefits

Participate in up to two (2) Regional Pathways Training events alongside fellow participants, including leadership development, networking, company tours, community service, social activities, and interaction with senior leaders.

LMT I begins as an hourly, non-exempt position. At approximately six months, successful participants transition to LMT II as a salaried, exempt position, with an additional compensation progression at the 12-month placement point.

Comprehensive benefits package, including transition bonus and relocation assistance for eligible participants.

Opportunity to transition into a Flock Advisor role upon successful completion of the first 12 months of the Pathways Program and demonstrated readiness.

Second-year development includes continued on-the-job learning, targeted enrichment, mentorship, and personalized career pathing.

Schedule: Department and shift assignments will vary throughout the rotational program and will be determined based on the participant’s assigned rotation and business needs. Specific schedules will be communicated prior to each rotation.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

LMT I 0-6 months

Complete structured rotations across Flock Advising and connected Live Operations functions, including hatchery, feed mill, veterinary services, processing, and other relevant areas, to understand the end-to-end live production system and how decisions across functions affect flock performance and supply.

Build foundational knowledge of the poultry production cycle, contract producer relationships, company production programs, farm conditions, flock health and performance, poultry welfare, biosecurity, food safety, environmental best management practices, and applicable operating standards.

Shadow experienced Flock Advisors during farm visits to learn how to build trust-based producer relationships, communicate expectations, document observations, follow up on concerns, and support producer and company performance.

Learn to monitor chick placements, bird weights, flock movements, mortality, feed inventories, route capacity, and other production information; begin recognizing trends and understanding when issues require follow-up or escalation.

Develop introductory knowledge of poultry health and disease identification, flock assessment, vaccination, treatment protocols, and testing under the guidance of qualified leaders and in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Learn how housing conditions, equipment, ventilation, environmental controls, construction, and renovation decisions can influence bird health, welfare, performance, and operational requirements.

Build relationships with Hatchery, Feed Mill, Veterinary Services, Processing, Transportation, Sales, and other partners while learning how clear, timely communication supports producer needs and customer requirements.

Demonstrate safe and responsible practices during farm and facility visits, including compliance with company biosecurity, poultry welfare, food safety, environmental, vehicle, and associate-safety requirements.

Participate in Pathways learning, mentoring, business tours, leadership development, and cohort activi