Operations Rotational Specialist

Grande Custom Ingredients Group; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free clinics

Fitness center

Healthy snacks

Wellness program

Cheese program

Mentorship program

Relaxation rooms

Coffee & gelato

Job summary

Grande is seeking two dynamic individuals for an Operations Rotational Program in Fond du Lac, WI. You will rotate through manufacturing facilities and functions over two years, gaining hands-on leadership and problem-solving experience.

You'll prepare to lead operations with a broad skillset, including exposure to dairy processing, lean methods, and cross-functional collaboration. Upon graduation, non-rotating roles emphasize Associate development in a growth-minded culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations disciplines.
• Experience with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, OSHA requirements and environmental codes.
• Strong planning, analytical and multi-tasking abilities.

Skills

Lean Methodologies

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Negotiation

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking two dynamic, collaborative, and driven individuals to join the Grande family in a role focused on accelerated learning within our manufacturing and supply chain environments.

Job Details

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking two dynamic, collaborative, and driven individuals to join the Grande family in a role focused on accelerated learning within our manufacturing and supply chain environments.
Grande’s Operations Rotational Program provides you with the opportunity to rotate between our manufacturing facilities and functions while gaining invaluable hands‑on leadership and problem‑solving experience over the course of two years.
You will be exposed to various facets of our business, culture, and decision‑making processes.
We will ensure you acquire an in‑depth understanding of our operations and people leadership principles.
You will emerge from the program with a broad skillset equipping you to be an effective and agile leader within the organization!
Once graduated from the program, you will be placed in a non‑rotating role where you will thrive in an organization focused on Associate development.
Grande prides itself on providing an environment where Associates can control their own destiny and convert their professional aspirations into reality.
If you have a solid academic and training background in food science/food manufacturing, supply chain, or engineering, have a passion for continuous learning and innovation in the dairy industry and in your last year of your academic program, come practice the concepts you learned in class in a real‑world setting and seize the opportunity to grow with Grande today!

What You Need To Be Considered For The Role

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other operations disciplines

Preferred

• Related internship experience.
• General experience working with manufacturing facility and design, preferably in food processing is desirable.
• Knowledge or experience with using Lean Methodologies (e.g., Standard Work, 6S, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC Problem Solving, Kaizen, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Demonstrated leadership ability including ability to effectively speak and present information and respond to questions.
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, OSHA and environmental regulations, codes, and standards.
• Planning and prioritization skills, innovation, multi‑tasking, goal setting, analytical skills, adaptable, continuously looking to raise the bar for progress.
• Ability to understand, influence, drive, and negotiate with internal and external customers.
• Strong knowledge in mathematical concepts such as fractions, ratios, value analysis, thermodynamics, to resolve engineering designs and problems.
• Must have the ability to understand apply lean concepts, data analysis and project management principles to drive process and project efficiency.
• A demonstrated ability for problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast‑to‑coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry‑leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state‑of‑the‑art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.

Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits

• Free onsite clinics.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
• Health and wellness reimbursement program.
• Associate cheese purchasing program.
• Two‑year mentorship program.
• Relaxation rooms (based on location).
• Coffee and gelato bar (based on location).

Why Fond du Lac?

In Fond du Lac (FDL) you get the full four‑season experience – warm in the summer with highs reaching into the 80s and plenty of sunshine for golf, biking, camping and live music under the open sky, and brisk air in the winter with average temps in the 20s and ample snow for snowmobiling, cross‑country skiing, ice fishing and winter festivals. The greater FDL area (population 43,000) is easy to get around and roughly an hour drive to almost all major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay). We’ve been rated “Top 100” in job growth among small U.S. metro areas. Additionally, our cost of living is 4% below the national average and you’ll pay 21% less for housing, rent and property taxes compared to the rest of the country. From wonderful educational partners (public and private K12 schools and three local colleges/universities), a plethora of things to do/see, and a vibrant business and commerce community…learn more about how you can call Fond du Lac, HOME!