Dairy Foods Manufacturing Management Track Associate

1 week ago


Melrose, Minnesota, United States Land O'Lakes, Inc. Full time
Dairy Foods Manufacturing Management Track Overview

The Dairy Foods Manufacturing Management Track is a training program designed to develop future leaders in the dairy foods industry. As a Manufacturing Management Track Associate, you will be assigned to one of our Dairy Foods plant locations to assist in leading the overall managerial activities of the facility.

Responsibilities and Activities
  • Learn all plant processes, including regulatory compliance programs - both safety and quality, maintenance, human resources activities, and managerial and administrative functions.
  • Develop skills through a core curriculum of formal training, work assignments, strategic projects, career development, and networking opportunities.
  • Assist in supervising a team of 10-40 production operators and contribute to the production of millions of pounds of cheese or butter.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of process improvements.
Requirements
  • Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, food science, ag business, animal science, supply chain, operations management, or agriculture-related field.
  • Demonstrated leadership in school/academic/industry-related clubs.
  • Willingness to relocate for the program and then upon program completion.
  • Strong time management skills and detail-oriented.
  • Previous exposure to dairy manufacturing or general production environment is preferred.
Working Conditions

Working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, you will be walking, standing, and engaging in movement throughout the day. You may be required to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. and perform a variety of physical activities including bending, lifting, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms above shoulders and head, standing, working in enclosed areas, climbing stairs or ladders, and operating heavy machinery.

You may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety gloves, hearing protection, a respirator or dust mask, protective footwear, and protective clothing or uniforms.

The ability to work overtime will be required.

The company engages in an interactive process to review requests for reasonable accommodations that may be needed to allow qualified individuals with disabilities to perform all the essential functions of the position.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401(k), and a variety of well-being resources.

Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).



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