Facility Operations Leadership Trainee

Overview

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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.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Train, develop and lead the Bunge safety culture by learning, understanding and demonstrating safe work habits.
• Trainees will participate fully in the day-to-day physical operation of a Bunge facility to understand fundamental operations and processes.
• This will 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.
• Trainees will, from time to time, demonstrate their level of understanding by responding to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or the program manager.
• Trainees may be required to travel and/or relocate to other Bunge locations for instructional purposes.
• Assist location and corporate staff in evaluating changing operational conditions and will communicate findings to appropriate personnel in a timely fashion.
• Assist the facility in prioritizing and optimizing KPI’s.
• Assist plant management with projects, drawing reviews, equipment specifications, operational narrative preparations, employee training, commissioning a start-up.
• Support Regional Continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with review of production data routinely to ensure accuracy and to analyze for continuous improvements throughout the facility.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• 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 adjust 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

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.

• Health Benefits – Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Automatic 5% company contribution and matching up to 4% of contributions
• Family Support – 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $5,000 per year after one year of service
• Time Off – PTO based on professional work experience
• 0–9 years: 25 days; 10–19 years: 30 days; 20+ years: 35 days

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry.

Job details:
Seniority level Mid-Senior level |

Employment type

Full-time | Job function Management and Manufacturing | Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing

EEO statements and additional information are available on request.