Operations Leadership Trainee

empirical Foods; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

empirical Foods is seeking candidates for an entry-level leadership program designed to immerse you in core manufacturing and distribution processes. The program aims to expose participants to strategic learning opportunities relevant to long-term leadership roles within the company and to prepare them for advancement within 9–24 months.

The role emphasizes excellence in operations, safety, quality, customer delivery, problem solving, and effective communication, with gradual increases in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Related disciplines in Food or Animal Science, Agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Learn manufacturing processes across front-line and management roles.
• Assist in quality assurance in new products, processes, and quality specs.
• Support start-up teams, troubleshooting, and technology development.

Skills

Computer skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering

Food/Animal Science or Agriculture related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

empirical Foods is seeking candidates for an entry-level leadership program designed to immerse you in core manufacturing and distribution processes. The program aims to expose participants to strategic learning opportunities relevant to long-term leadership roles within the company and to prepare them for advancement within 9–24 months.

The role emphasizes excellence in operations, safety, quality, customer delivery, problem solving, and effective communication, with gradual increases in