Operations Leadership Associate

Agropur Cooperative; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) 7% match

3 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a high-potential graduate for its Manufacturing & Operations Leadership Development Program in the US. You will rotate through production, maintenance, planning, quality, and continuous improvement while receiving mentorship to build leadership capabilities.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, data-driven decisions, and the potential to advance to frontline supervisory roles upon completion. Starting salary is $70,000 and relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a related technical or business field.
• Internship or project experience in manufacturing/operations preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership through internships, campus involvement, or team projects.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to relocate for assignments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 18-month rotational program across production, maintenance, planning, quality and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
• Develop leadership and people-management skills through mentorship and workshops.
• Support process optimization and frontline team coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Relocation mobility

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate in Dairy Manufacturing / Food Science / Production & Operations Management / Industrial Technology or related field

Job description

## Operations Leadership AssociatePostuler: USA Wisconsin Little Chute: USA Wisconsin Luxemburg: USA South Dakota Lake Norden: USA Iowa Hull: Temps plein: Publié hier: JR34164## Type d'emploi:Temporaire (Durée déterminée)**People are at the heart of our success.** Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability to create value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of Agropur means joining a team where your contributions matter, your ideas are heard, and your work has a meaningful impact on the future of our business.**Rigor, discipline, and professionalism are essential to delivering sustainable results**Our **Manufacturing & Operations Leadership Development Program** is designed for **new graduates** who aspire to become the next generation of leaders within our manufacturing network. Inspired by industry-leading programs, this structured 18 months rotational experience offers hands-on exposure across key areas of our operations.Through progressive rotations, mentorship, and leadership coaching, you will gain the technical, operational, and people-management skills needed to lead teams in a high-performance manufacturing environment. **A structured work environment:*** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance* 401(k) with 7% company contributions* 3 weeks Paid Time Off* Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays* Paid parental leave* Advancement Opportunities* Starting salary: $70,000**Your day-to-day responsibilities:**As an Associate in our Manufacturing & Operations Leadership Development Program, through structured rotations, mentorship, and leadership coaching, you will gain the technical, operational, and people-management skills needed to lead teams in a high-performance manufacturing environment. You will rotate through several key operational functions including:* Production & operations* Maintenance & automation* Planning & distribution* Quality & Food safety* Continuous improvements**Your role in achieving results:*** 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.**You will learn:*** How to build foundational leadership and people‐management skills.* How manufacturing operations and production processes function from end to end.* Key principles of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis.* How supply chain planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization drive operational success.* How to make data driven decisions using performance metrics and operational insights.**What you need to join our team:*** 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)* Genuine interest in leading teams in a manufacturing environment**A role for those who want to create real impact and contribute to measurable and sustainable results.***Agropur accueille des personnes de toutes origines et de tous horizons. Nous sommes fier.ère.s d'être un employeur avec une communauté diverse et nous nous engageons à offrir une expérience respectueuse et inclusive à tous les employé.e.s et candidat.e.s. Nous collaborerons donc avec les candidat.e.s qui demanderont des mesures d’adaptation. Prendre note qu’une connaissance adéquate du français est requise pour les postes offerts au Québec. Agropur a recours à des technologies d’intelligence artificielle afin d’appuyer nos recruteurs dans la présélection, l’évaluation et la sélection des candidats à ce poste.*