Manufacturing & Operations Leadership Rotations Associate

Agropur, inc.; Hull (IA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short/Long-term)

401(k) with company contributions

Paid Time Off

Holidays & floating holidays

Parental Leave

Advancement Opportunities

Starting salary: $70,000

Job summary

Agropur’s Manufacturing & Operations Leadership Development Program is a structured 18-month rotational experience designed for new graduates who aspire to become the next generation of leaders within our manufacturing network.

It provides hands-on exposure across key areas of operations through rotations, mentorship, and leadership coaching to build technical, operational, and people-management skills for a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in Dairy Manufacturing, Food Science, Production & Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related technical or business field.
• Internship or relevant project experience in manufacturing, operations, or industrial technology (preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership through internships, campus involvement, or team projects.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Mobility to relocate for assignments (if required).

Responsibilities

• Work directly in production environments, supporting process optimization and taking on early team coordination responsibilities.
• Follow a personalized development plan supported by mentorship, coaching, and leadership workshops.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and gain visibility with senior leaders.
• Be considered for a frontline leadership or supervisory role upon successful completion.
• Gain rotations through Production & Operations, Maintenance & Automation, Planning & Distribution, Quality & Food Safety, and Continuous Improvements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Leadership

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Dairy Manufacturing

Food Science

Production & Operations Management

Industrial Technology

Related technical or business field

Job description

Agropur’s Manufacturing & Operations Leadership Development Program is a structured 18-month rotational experience designed for new graduates who aspire to become the next generation of leaders within our manufacturing network.

It provides hands-on exposure across key areas of operations through rotations, mentorship, and leadership coaching to build technical, operational, and people-management skills for a high-performance environment.