EHS Talent Acceleration Program

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Kiel (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is offering an EHS Talent Acceleration Program designed to develop future EHS leaders through a structured rotation across manufacturing plants.

The role blends hands-on safety work with strategic initiatives, with relocation to Kiel, WI or Pine Island, MN during rotations. The program requires pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with an expected graduation date in winter 2026 or spring 2027, and willingness to relocate for the duration of the rotations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with expected graduation winter 2026 or spring 2027.
• Demonstrated leadership in school, clubs, or industry activities.
• Willingness to relocate for the program and after program completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety programs.
• Provide EHS classroom education to associates and new hires.
• Identify safety hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Review capital projects and provide EHS input.
• Lead incident investigations.
• Conduct annual EHS standards self-audits and corrective actions.
• Environmental programs: regulatory requirements, reporting (air emissions, SPCC, storm water, etc.).
• Resource conservation: assess plant footprint and drive conservation programs.

Skills

Leadership

Relocation willingness

Mobility for rotation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

EHS Talent Acceleration Program is responsible for EHS compliance and risk reduction. EHS TAP will help lead technical and cultural change in safety, environmental & resource conservation. TAP rotation to be a 1 year at manufacturing plant, and 6 months to a year at a different plant location or as guided by Corp EHS. Approximately, 75% tactical work and 25% strategic work.

Area Of Responsibility

• Develop and implement safety programs
• Provide Classroom education in EHS to Associates and New-hires
• Identify safety hazards, develop and implement corrective actions
• Review capital projects and provide EHS input
• Lead incident investigations
• Conduct annual EHS standards self-audits and corrective action follow up
• Environmental Programs: Proactively determine regulatory requirements based on complex permits. Implement a proactive environmental management system. Conduct routine compliance inspections and complete reporting requirements for required environmental compliance programs (Ex. Air emissions, SPCC, storm water, spill reporting, hazardous waste, wastewater, etc.).
• Resource Conservation: Determine plant environmental footprint to develop and implement proactive resource conservation programs

Work Location Options: Kiel, WI or Pine Island, MN

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree with an expected graduation date of winter 2026 or spring 2027
• Demonstrated leadership in school/academic/industry-related clubs
• Willingness to relocate for the program and then upon program completion is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Safety management, risk management or an engineering discipline is preferred
• Position requires up to 20% travel and must be mobile to annual job rotation

Salary for this position is $70,000

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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