North America Business Leadership Development Program

Overview

Our 12‑month North America Business Leadership Development Program is cultivating high‑potential individuals to become the next generation of Business Leaders for ofi North America. This program is more than your next job – it is an accelerated path to leadership for those who possess vision and entrepreneurial ambition, thrive in dynamic environments, and aspire to lead with purpose in a global organization that is redefining the future of food ingredients by driving change for good food and a healthy future.

• Organizational onboarding to the ofi ecosystem – people, values, operating model, and what makes us unique.
• Business rotations with real‑world experiences across all solution platforms at corporate offices and operations facilities across North America.
• Developmental support including skill‑building classes, mentorship by senior leaders, self‑discovery assessments, professional networking, and timely feedback.
• Capstone project addressing a high‑impact business challenge or emerging opportunity selected by you and your senior leader mentor.

• Step into a management level role within one of our key North America business areas:
  Business Development, Business Optimization, Commercialization, Marketing, Sales, and/or Product Management.
• Take on immediate ownership of high‑impact initiatives, including opportunities to apply data, analytics, and AI‑enabled tools to drive better decisions and outcomes.
• Expand the scope and scale of influence with cross‑functional teams, customer engagements, and operational priorities.
• Accelerate your leadership trajectory with a path toward P&L leadership.
• Leverage program capabilities—including exposure to AI‑driven insights, automation, and digital tools—to deliver measurable business results.
• Contribute directly to ofi’s long‑term growth by leading projects that blend commercial acumen, operational excellence, and technology‑enabled innovation.

• Aptitudes and Strengths
  • Driven and ambitious
  • Articulate and influential
  • Flexible and forward‑looking
  • Analytical and solution‑oriented
  • Entrepreneurial and a team‑player
• Education and Experience
  • Master’s degree in business management, business operations or related field (must be completed by time of hire).
  • Work experience, including internships, in business development, brand management, planning and sourcing, product management, or sales.
  • Formal academic study and/or work experience in engineering is preferred.
  • Experience with in the food industry and/or food service is a plus.
• Skills and Proficiencies
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication, negotiating, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships across all levels, internally and externally.
  • Strong self‑initiative and ability to operate at a high level with minimum supervision.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills and comfort working with business data in a dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Proficiency in Salesforce, ERP systems, and/or MRP and planning suites (e.g., Demand Caster) is a plus.
• Worksite Details
  • Full‑time (5 days/week) onsite presence.
  • Multi‑week stays at different worksites across North America during the Program.
  • Relocation within the United States for post‑program role. Possible locations include:
    Bayonne, NJ;
    Blakely, GA;
    Chicago, IL; NYC, NY;
    Oxnard, CA;
    Philadelphia Metro Area;
    Phoenix, AZ;
    Samson, AL.

The pay for this role ranges from $95,000 – $150,000 annually and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on candidate’s experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.

Performance‑based bonuses: discretionary bonus rewarding company performance as well as your contributions and impact, for eligible roles.

Comprehensive benefits: coverage for you (and your eligible dependents) with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future.

A culture of well‑being: paid volunteer time off, access to events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire physical, social, emotional, and financial…