Purina Animal Nutrition - Manufacturing Management Track (MMT) AssociateJoin Land O'Lakes, Inc., and help us bring food from farmer to fork, building vibrant communities along the way. We're a global, Fortune 250 company and a farmer-owned cooperative, which means we work for one another-not Wall Street. We're proud to rank a Top Workplace. We offer:Competitive compensation and rewardsBest-in-class healthcare for you and your familyPowerful savings programsTraining and career progressionPurina Animal Nutrition - Manufacturing Management Track (MMT) AssociateThis position is intended to be a 12 -month training position for future development into Manufacturing Supervision roles including that of a Production Supervisor, Quality Program Supervisor, or Maintenance Supervisor within our Animal Feed Division. As a Trainee, you will be assigned to one of our Feed Plant locations to assist in leading the overall activities of the selected feed plant to ensure quality products and services are provided to our customers.Responsibilities include learning all plant processes including regulatory compliance programs -- both safety and quality, maintenance, human resources activities, and managerial and administrative functions. Upon successful completion of the training program, you may be relocated to another Purina plant. Willingness to relocate after the training program is a requirement.Day in the Life:The MMT program is designed to answer the "how, what, and why" of feed manufacturing while providing trainees with learning opportunities and trainings to become successful people leaders. The program is built to follow a detailed training schedule that will guide you through each step of the process at your manufacturing facility. Th is training is designed to give you hands-on knowledge of job responsibilities , equipment, and materials that are involved in each specific production process . MMTs will be tasked with u nderstanding how production and or program supervisors manage their team, assisting to meet volume goals, maximize yields, and minimize material yield . These responsibilities are accomplished all while ensuring employees follow quality and safety standards.Required Qualifications:Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in feed science, animal science, ag systems/technology management, industrial engineering, ag business, supply chain operations, agriculture , or related fields of study with an expected graduation date of Winter 202 4 or Spring 202 5Demonstrated leadershipinschool/academic/industry-related clubsWillingness to relocate for the program and then upon program completion is requiredParticipated in the Land O'Lakes Summer Internship ProgramProfessional Qualifications:CommunicationIntegrityThought Leadership -- insightful decision making, innovative and strategic thinkingSafety awareness and Quality orientationTechnical/ProfessionalknowledgeDeliver Results - execute with focus and accountability, lead change, act boldly, must be agileRelationship building - influence and inspire, engage and include, build talentCustomer focus, time management, applied learningMust be oriented toward process improvement and have demonstrated computer skillsPreferred Qualifications:Exposure to feed mills/manufacturing or general production environment is preferred.Agriculture knowledge/backgroundPrevious supervisory/leadershiprolesSalary for this role is based upon experience and is in the approximate salary range of $60,000-$68,000.Available Locations:Fort Worth, TXMulberry, FLSt Joseph, MOHarrisburg, PAStatesville, NCLansing, MIOrrville, OHMcGregor/Clifton, TXPortland, ORLincoln, NEMilford, INWilmar, MNAbout Land O'Lakes, Inc.Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your famil at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity