Operations Management Trainee

Rembrandtfoods; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rembrandt Foods in Rembrandt, Iowa, is seeking an Operations Management Trainee to gain exposure to all facets of egg processing and to train toward a shift supervisor role within 6–12 months. The position supports a 24/7 operation with varying hours and shifts.

You will rotate through Operations, Engineering/Maintenance, Accounting, Safety, Human Resources, and Sales, developing leadership, problem-solving, and KPI-tracking skills essential for success.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, agricultural science, poultry science, food science or related fields.
• Right to work in the U.S. not solely based on student visa or sponsorship.
• Willing to provide own transportation.
• Willing to work on all shifts and weekends.
• Ability to work with diverse employees and backgrounds.
• Must possess a high degree of resourcefulness and be able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Shadows supervisors to learn all areas of the processing facility.
• Leads projects as assigned.
• Collaborates across functions.
• Establishes measurable criteria and provides updates via KPI tracking.
• Identifies training needs and assists in deploying training techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Resourcefulness

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Job Summary

At Rembrandt Foods you will work in a fast-paced egg processing environment. As a key member of the operations management team the Operations Management Trainee will gain exposure to all facets of egg processing: Operations, Engineering/Maintenance, Accounting, Safety, Human Resources, Accounting and Sales. The intent of this position is to train you to become a shift supervisor within 6-12 months. Operations Management trainees may work varying hours and shifts as we are a 24/7 operation. This position is located in Rembrandt, Iowa.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Shadows supervisors and employees to learn all areas of the processing facility
• Leads projects as assigned
• Collaborates across functions
• Establishes measurable criteria to ensure desired results are obtained and provides management with updates via tracking reports reflective of Key Performance Indicators in line with set priorities and timing targets
• Identifies training needs for facilities and assists in the deployment of agreed to training techniques, content, and timing
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, agricultural science, poultry science food science or other related fields
• Right to work in the U.S. that is not solely based on a student visa or sponsorship
• Must be willing to and provide their own transportation
• Must be willing to work on all shifts and on the weekends
• Ability to work with a diverse set of employees and backgrounds.
• Must possess a high degree of resourcefulness and be able to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous co-op, internship, or related experience in a manufacturing plant environment
• Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Rembrandt Foods was founded in 2000 with the fundamental vision to be a fully integrated, sustainable egg products company. Since our inception, Rembrandt has grown from a simple, layer and breaking processor, supplying raw egg to the industry, to a fully engaged processor supplying a range of traditional and emerging egg products to the food industry. Now, with the investment of AGR Partners in 2022, Rembrandt Foods is poised to expand its range of capabilities, with a dedication to the egg products industry that is part of our heart-and-soul.