Operations Management Associate
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Job Description
About Cargill:
Cargill is a global company with a team of 160,000 employees. For over 159 years, they have been connecting farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need. They utilize new technologies, dynamic insights, and their extensive experience to achieve this. Cargill emphasizes building a stronger, more sustainable future and fostering employee career growth.
Job Description: Operations Management Associate
This is a training role designed to prepare individuals to become Plant Operations Supervisors after a 6-12 month program. The position focuses on providing a foundation in various operational aspects within Cargill’s fast-paced plants. The work is described as collaborative, passionate, and committed to feeding the world.
Responsibilities: This role will provide exposure to, and training in, many aspects of plant operations, including:
• Operations: Core operational tasks and processes within the facility.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Leadership: Understanding and implementing safety procedures and regulations.
• Engineering/Maintenance: Learning about facility maintenance and upkeep.
• Accounting: Exposure to financial aspects of plant operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Participating in initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Human Resources/Talent Management/Employee Relations: Understanding personnel management and team dynamics.
The specific training path will be customizable based on individual interests and business needs.
Work Environment: The job is located in a plant setting and involves working in varying temperatures (hot, cold, wet) and conditions that may be messy at times. Work schedules will vary, including 8-10 hour shifts, occasional weekend work, and even 6-day weeks, depending on customer demand. The role is described as demanding but rewarding, contributing directly to Cargill’s mission of nourishing the world.
Potential Business Areas:
• Beef Processing
• Egg Processing
• Cooked/Further Processing
Job Locations: The position requires relocation and the potential locations are: Butler, WI; Columbus, NE; Dodge City, KS; Hazleton, PA; Lake Odessa, MI; Mason City, IA; North Kingstown, RI; Wyalusing, PA.
Qualifications:
• Required: Currently pursuing or having completed (between May 2022 – Summer 2025) a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Associate’s degree (with relevant work experience), or having achieved E-4 rank (or higher) in the military, or having four years of relevant experience in operational, mechanical, and/or leadership roles. The ability to work effectively with diverse individuals, willingness to relocate, ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and willingness to work varying shifts (including weekends) are also required. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is mandatory.
• Preferred: Pursuing a degree in an agriculture or business-related field (including Animal Science, Ag-Economics, Ag-Business, Ag-Education, Agronomy, Food Science, Feed Science, Meat Science, Operations Management, Ag-Systems Management, Ag-Engineering, Supply Chain, Mechanized Systems Management, or Industrial Distribution).
Compensation: The expected salary is $65,000 (unadjusted for geographic differential). A comprehensive benefits package is also offered, including medical and other benefits dependent on the position and hours worked.
