Technical Management Trainee

Cargill; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for a Technical Management Trainee role. This exciting opportunity allows you to develop your technical and soft skills while participating in a two-year program that includes collaboration with diverse teams across EMEA. You'll engage in continuous improvement projects, gain insights from experienced mentors, and participate in networking sessions with senior leaders. If you're looking to kickstart your career in a dynamic environment that values inclusion and personal growth, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering required.
• Up to two years of professional experience including internships.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Engage in safety and food safety of operations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Cargill is a global food and agriculture company that connects farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with food. We combine our experience with new technologies and insights to serve as a trusted partner for food, agriculture, financial and industrial customers in more than 125 countries. We offer a diverse, inclusive and inspiring working environment where you will grow personally and professionally.

Job Description: Technical Management Trainee

The Technical Management Trainee role offers a unique opportunity to unlock your full potential and enhance your technical and soft skills. You will lead or participate in continuous improvement projects in a maintenance and reliability environment, take ownership for a significant piece of the process and for the people that make it happen, and engage in the safety and food safety of our operations. You will also join and actively participate in our Next Generation Graduate Program.

As part of our two-year Program, you will collaborate with a very diverse group of individuals from across EMEA, enriching each other while addressing business challenges. Together you will build first-class skills and a network that will benefit you throughout your career. As a participant, you will:

• Experience various plant functions and/or teams
• Collaborate on projects with other trainees
• Participate in regular networking sessions with managers and peer groups
• Benefit from individual and group coaching from current or former trainees
• Participate in a highly engaging in-person Summits where you will interact with senior leaders and join learning sessions and personal development workshops

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, Maintenance, Electrical, Process)
• Up to two years of professional experience (including Internship experience)
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Fluency in English and Dutch
• Interest and flexibility to travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Natural leadership ability, motivation and initiative
• Interest to work in multi-cultural and multi-functional teams
• Curiosity to learn and create new ways of building and improving systems and processes
• Strong analytical skills and ability to proactively identify and resolve problems
• Confirmed experience in prioritizing work
• Adaptability to handle changing situations

Selection Process

We consider the selection process as a discovery for both of us and it starts with an introductory self-recorded or live video interview with a recruiter. It is followed by a 1-hour video or in-person meeting with the team. The finalists will be invited to a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager followed by a plant tour.

At Cargill, everyone matters and everyone counts. Cargill is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. As such and in alignment with our Guiding Principles, Cargill’s long-standing equal employment opportunity policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, family status, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, union affiliation, or any other status protected by law. Cargill is also aligned with all applicable national and local laws and regulations pertaining to non-discrimination and employment.

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