Ascend Leadership Trainee - Employment, career opportunity in USA

Job Title:  Ascend Leadership Trainee
Location: - (Hickory, Kentucky, South United States, USA)
Company:   Pilgrim's
Job Type:  Full Time
Minimum Years Experience Required: N/A
Salary:  Competitive



Pilgrim's Pride Corporation employs approximately 40,500 people and operates chicken processing plants and prepared-foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico and Mexico. The Company's primary distribution is through retailers and food service distributors.
For more information, please visit http://www.pilgrims.com.

    Associates or Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Poultry Science, Animal Science, Operations Management, Business or related major
    Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
    Strong critical thinking problem solving, and project management abilities, judgment and initiative
    Extracurricular activities, internships and academic projects that indicate strong interpersonal and leadership skills
    Ability to work in a high pressure and fast paced environment
    Exceptional communication skills necessary to interact directly with senior managers and clients

Pilgrim's is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Key facts:

    6 month management-trainee program
    Challenging, hands-on work experience in a variety of departments within the plant/live facility
    Leadership training courses
    Cross-departmental project work
    Exposure to senior management
    Networking opportunities with JBS and Pilgrim’s employees

Ascend Leadership Training Program:

We have crafted our Ascend program as an intense rotational program that will provide all participants with well-rounded knowledge of our business and a fast-track opportunity for advancement.
We are committed to taking high caliber individuals to the height of their potential, thus building a proven and knowledgeable bench for future Pilgrim’s leadership.

The Ascend program is focused on giving participants the skills they need to read complex situations, set innovative strategies, and execute those strategies with integrity and effectiveness.
Participants (ALTs) rotate through several departments and get exposure to many different aspects of the business.
In addition to the Ascend rotation, ALTs participate in coursework intended to deepen their understanding of the business, broaden their appreciation of various leadership styles, and enable them to flex new leadership skills. And to round out the work rotation and classroom learning, ALTs take part in offsite meetings, community involvement, and cross-departmental group projects.
At the end of the Ascend program, successfully graduating ALTs are placed in promotion-focused careers within one of Pilgrim’s many divisions.



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