Operations Management Associate

Job Description

Operations Management Associate 2027 – Food Manufacturing – Fort Morgan, CO | Cargill

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Cargill, located in Fort Morgan, CO. Cargill is a family company with 160,000 colleagues operating in 70 countries, dedicated to nourishing the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. This role is crucial in transferring your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community, contributing to the evolution of industries and tackling tomorrow’s challenges. You will connect with something greater by helping people around the world through vital food production.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Fort Morgan, CO
• Pay: $69000 yearly
• Mission: To train and develop leaders who will manage operations in food manufacturing, ensuring the safe and efficient provision of food globally.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Lead: Prepare to lead diverse teams as a plant Operations Supervisor following a comprehensive 6-12 month training program.
• Develop: Engage in a personalized training path that may include Operations, Environmental, Health & Safety Leadership, Engineering/Maintenance, Accounting, or Continuous Improvement.
• Contribute: Support Human Resources, Talent Management, or Employee Relations initiatives, aligning with areas of interest and business needs.
• Adapt: Work in a Food Facility environment, which may involve cold, hot, wet, or messy conditions, and adapt to varying shifts including 8-10 hour shifts, 6-day weeks, and occasional weekend and on-call duties.
• Impact: Directly contribute to the mission of nourishing the world through beef processing operations in Fort Morgan, ensuring successful team performance and customer satisfaction.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Completed or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree OR an Associate’s Degree with two years relevant work experience (operational, mechanical, and/or leadership) OR achieved E-4 military rank or higher OR four years relevant work experience.
• Experience: Demonstrated relevant work experience, defined as operational, mechanical, and/or leadership experience.
• Skills: Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, contribute both as part of a team and individually, and willingness to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts and weekends as needed.
• Bonus: Pursuing an agriculture or business-related degree, including but not limited to Animal Science, Ag-Economics, Food Science, Operations Management, or Supply Chain.