Future Dairy Plant Leader — Management Track Associate

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

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is launching a Dairy Foods Manufacturing Management Track Associate program in Kent, OH.

The program is designed to develop future leaders in manufacturing through hands-on plant experience, safety and quality compliance, maintenance, HR, and administration. Participants will complete a structured curriculum with formal training, strategic projects, and career development, culminating in a supervisory role overseeing 10–40 operators and contributing to large-scale dairy

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Learn and support all plant processes including safety, quality, maintenance, HR, and administration.
• Participate in formal training and strategic projects.
• Supervise production operations after 12 months.
• Lead and develop frontline team members.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Demonstrated leadership

Excellent written and oral

Time management

Detail oriented

Willing to work extended hours

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering/food science/agriculture related field

Job description

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is launching a Dairy Foods Manufacturing Management Track Associate program in Kent, OH.

The program is designed to develop future leaders in manufacturing through hands-on plant experience, safety and quality compliance, maintenance, HR, and administration. Participants will complete a structured curriculum with formal training, strategic projects, and career development, culminating in a supervisory role overseeing 10–40 operators and contributing to large-scale dairy