Rotational Leadership Trainee

Darling Ingredients; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking entry-level candidates for its management training program in Texas. Trainees will work with managers to learn planning, policy setting, and leadership across departments such as marketing, sales, and operations.

You will participate in trainings, complete projects, and undergo evaluations while preparing for a managerial role. The program emphasizes asset protection and profitability through policy execution and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, engineering, industrial management or related field required, with 1+ years of related experience.
• Or HS diploma/GED with 4-5 years plant/production management experience; military experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with other managers to plan and direct the work of the organization; help set policies.
• Attend lectures, watch guest speakers, and create projects, oral presentations, and take tests.
• Work in different departments to gain perspective (marketing, sales, customer services, purchasing, merchandising, personnel).
• Participate with store management in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; use reports to analyze sales, gross profit and inventory activity.
• Identify trends and recommend proactive or remedial actions to manage business situations.
• Report market activity to management by monitoring and analyzing competitive price lists and products.
• Work with management to develop and implement actions that protect company assets and profitability.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Team player

Organized

Time management

Communication skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, engineering, industrial management or related field

HS diploma/GED with 4-5 years plant/production management experience

Job description

Darling Ingredients is seeking entry-level candidates for its management training program in Texas. Trainees will work with managers to learn planning, policy setting, and leadership across departments such as marketing, sales, and operations.

You will participate in trainings, complete projects, and undergo evaluations while preparing for a managerial role. The program emphasizes asset protection and profitability through policy execution and teamwork.