[Remote] 2027 Operations Development Associate
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ardent Mills is a flour-milling and ingredient company focused on plant-based solutions and nourishing communities. The Operations Development Associate participates in a 15-month, facility-based development program, gaining hands-on experience in production processes, leadership, safety, equipment reliability, staffing, and performance management. The role prepares new leaders for progressively challenging permanent positions within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead others, ensuring personnel safety and food safety
- Ensure equipment reliability through sound maintenance practices
- Monitor key performance indicators and costs associated with production
- Manage team members, their schedules and department staffing
- Hours vary dependent on facility needs
- 24/7 operation which may require assistance during off hours
- Not a desk job – very hands-on
- Primarily learning process from our hourly team member experts
- Conflict identification and management is a requirement as the area of responsibility increases. This job does require development and nurturing of interpersonal relationships
- Deliver results by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day
- Serve others with understanding, respect, and care
- Operate with simplicity, clarity, and transparency
- Deal with and drive change
- Organize, prioritize, and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines
- Learn and apply new technology and share your knowledge with others
- Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Milling Science, Ag Studies, Business, Operations, Food Science, Biosystems Engineering, Mechanized Systems or related studies, or 3+ years of leadership experience
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
- Willing to relocate as promotional opportunities exist throughout career
- Must be authorized to work in the Unites states without sponsorship now and in the future
- Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection
Benefits
- All team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved; the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - OIP, 5% Annual.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
- Life and Disability Programs
- Voluntary Benefit Programs
- Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
- Retirement Savings with Company Match
- Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE)
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