Operations Management Trainee
American Foods Group, LLC
Job Info
Overview
Job Overview:
The Operations Management Trainee program will provide an extensive training experience surrounding the areas of Safety, Quality, and Business Operations. The training rotation will last up to 2 years. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be provided an opportunity to move into a Supervisor or Manager role. Your training location and permanent location will vary based on business needs.
Key Tasks:
- Work in different departments alongside supervisors and employees to learn, understand and positively impact production operations.
- Partner with other managers to plan and direct the work of the organization.
- Analyze and understand company reports related to efficiencies, profit, and inventory activity.
- Manage daily production, yields, and downtime in assigned areas.
- Identify trends and recommend proactive or remedial actions to address operational situations.
- Understand governmental law, regulations, and company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Work with and through management to develop and implement actions, policies or procedures that protect company assets and profitability.
- Train and develop management skills while leading and motivating others.
- Interpret, apply and/or enforce company policies, programs, rules, regulations, and safety requirements in support of departmental and corporate goals.
- Actively engage in employee safety programs and activities to ensure safety in the workplace.
- Foster an environment conducive to achieving continuous improvement.
- Build strong teams and interact at all levels of the plant, including front line employees.
- Attend or lead presentations, meetings, classes, or training and create projects or presentations; take tests if applicable.
- Interact with vendors, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Bachelor's Degree in operations, management, or related field or an equivalent combination of both education and leadership experience (5-7+ years).
- Willing and able to relocate upon completion of the program.
- Must be able to effectively communicate (read/write/speak) in English.
- Proven ability to problem-solve and think critically.
- Must complete assessment prior to consideration.
- People and relationship focused.
- Prior demonstrated leadership experience in the protein industry.
- Prior internship or experience with the company.
- Self-motivated, proactive individual who will constantly seek improvement opportunities.
- Proficient in use of computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
- Foundation in mathematics, business, sciences, and/or agriculture.
- Proven problem-solving and critical thinking ability, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work across multiple functions and with all levels of employees and leadership.
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced organization and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines.
- Versatile, flexible, and willing to work with changing priorities.
- Ability to quickly become proficient in software relevant to the job.
- 25% (travel is required)
Summary
Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC an American Foods Group Company is a privately held beef processing company located in Long Prairie, Minnesota. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done. As a member of the team, you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business, and you will be rewarded for that success. If you want to feel appreciated for a job well done and be part of something bigger, then consider joining American Foods Group, a "hire to retire" type of company.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay
- Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!
- Training, growth and advancement opportunities that will make this the best and last company you work for.
Check Out the Long Prairie, MN Area!
Improve your quality of life by residing in Long Prairie, Minnesota, a rural city located in the center of Minnesota - A short drive from many of the best recreational areas in Minnesota, and not too far from the Twin Cities and the ever-famous Mall of America! Long Prairie's museums, scenic golf courses, and historic buildings will fulfill your diverse interests.
The area also offers:
- Long Prairie Trails - 4 well-kept trails that extend throughout the entire city
- Lake Charlotte Beach which includes a swimming beach, fishing pier and boat launch, softball fields, and much more!
- Year-round community events that the whole family will love.
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