Facility Operations Leadership Trainee

Location

City: Fairmont City
State: Illinois
Country: United States
Requisition Number: 41813

Bunge has a unique opportunity for individuals to join the Bunge Operations team as an Operations Leadership Trainee and participate in a comprehensive training program designed to give an understanding of the operations and processes of Bunge’s industrial facilities, that could include crushing and refining facilities, grain facilities, or packaging facilities. This role focuses on developing hands‑on leadership skills within our plant manufacturing environment, over an 18‑month time frame, successful candidates will develop skills and knowledge of Bunge’s facilities that will prepare them for various leadership roles within the industrial organization.

Upon successful completion of the program, Operations Leadership Trainees will apply for consideration into a facility‑based front‑line leadership position in the Business Unit that both complements the needs of the company and the employee’s strengths.

Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities and/or business demands is required. Location to be determined based on current business needs.

• Train, develop and lead the Bunge safety culture by learning, understanding and demonstrating safe work habits.
• Participate fully in the day‑to‑day physical operation of a Bunge facility to understand fundamental operations and processes.
• Follow the program governance of 70/20/10 (70% hands‑on, 20% informal learning, 10% formal learning).
• Develop a thorough understanding of operational processes and leadership requirements, including shift work rotations.
• Demonstrate understanding by responding to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or the program manager.
• Travel and/or relocate to other Bunge locations for instructional purposes as needed.
• Assist location and corporate staff in evaluating changing operational conditions and communicate findings to appropriate personnel in a timely fashion.
• Assist the facility in prioritizing and optimizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Assist plant management with projects, drawing reviews, equipment specifications, operational narrative preparations, employee training, commissioning a start‑up.
• Support regional continuous improvement efforts.
• Review production data routinely to ensure accuracy and analyze for continuous improvements across the facility.

• Bachelor’s Degree;
  Agricultural Sciences (e.g., Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management), Industrial Management, Engineering required + 0 or more years of relevant industry experience
  -or
• Associate or Vocational Degree; + 2 or more years of relevant industry experience
  -or
• 5 or more years of relevant industry experience in agribusiness, food manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Demonstrate and promote safety.
• Ability to adapt to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be well organized, goal oriented and self‑directed.
• Demonstrates mechanical and analytical aptitude with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in standard PC applications.
• Collaborative team player.
• Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities is required.
• Occasional travel required. Compensation

  The compensation for this position is $68,000 annually. In addition to the regular compensation, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

  Benefits
  • Health benefits offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
  • 401(k) retirement plan investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution and matching up to 4% of your contributions.
  • Family support: 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement:
    After one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year.
  • Time off:
    Generous PTO based on professional work experience
  • ≤ 9 years: 25 days
  • 10–19 years: 30 days
  • ≥ 20 years: 35 days
  About Bunge

  At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential…