Operations Management Associate

Job Description

About Cargill

Cargill is a multinational corporation that nourishes the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. As a family company, they provide vital products and services, including:

• Food: Cargill connects farmers to markets, ensuring their prosperity, and provides ingredients to customers for making delicious meals.
• Ingredients: They offer a wide range of essential ingredients for daily use, from eggs and edible oils to salt and skincare products.
• Agricultural solutions: Cargill develops and provides agricultural solutions for farmers to increase yields and improve efficiency.
• Industrial products: They produce industrial products like feed and alternative fuel.

With 160,000 colleagues operating in 70 countries, Cargill touches billions of lives daily. They offer a meaningful career path where individuals can reach their higher purpose while making a real impact on the world.

Operations Management Associate Job Description

This position is a training role designed to prepare individuals for leadership positions as plant Operations Supervisors within Cargill’s fast-paced production facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a collaborative and passionate team dedicated to feeding the world.
• Gain valuable experience in various aspects of plant operations, including:
• Operations
• Environmental, Health & Safety Leadership
• Engineering/Maintenance
• Accounting
• Continuous Improvement
• Human Resources/Talent Management/Employee Relations
• Develop skills in leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Gain exposure to diverse business areas within Cargill’s Protein Facilities.
• Work in a demanding environment with varying shift hours and occasional weekend or on-call duties.

Potential Business Areas:

• Beef Processing
• Poultry Processing

Job Locations:

• Calgary, AB
• High River, AB
• Guelph, ON
• London, ON

Benefits:

Cargill offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of its employees:

• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Paid time off
• Supplementary health, dental, disability, and life benefits
• Short-term and long-term incentives
• Competitive retirement plans and registration assistance
• Mental health and wellbeing program
• Digital Learning Library
• Access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities with paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement benefits
• Relocation benefits for qualifying individuals

Community:

Cargill fosters a vibrant global community that celebrates diversity. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help embrace this diversity, making the culture more inclusive and promoting the talents and perspectives of its employees.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Post-secondary education: Pursuing a degree from an accredited program, graduating between May 2022 and May 2025.
• Canadian Forces experience: Achieving at least the rank of Master Corporal or equivalent.
• Relevant work experience: Four years of experience in operational, mechanical, and/or leadership roles.
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Willingness and ability to relocate.
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Flexibility to work varying shifts (including weekends and on-call duties).

Preferred:

• Degree in agriculture, business, or engineering (e.g., Animal Science, Ag-Economics, Ag-Business, Ag-Education, Agronomy, Food Science, Feed Science, Meat Science, Grain Science, Operations Management, Ag-Systems Management, Ag-Engineering, Supply Chain, Mechanized Systems Management, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Distribution).

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodation to job applicants with disabilities.