Operations Management Trainee

Job Overview:

The Operations Management Trainee program will provide an extensive training experience surrounding the areas of Safety Quality and Business Operations. The training rotation will last up to 2 years. Upon successful completion of the program you will be provided an opportunity to move into a Supervisor or Manager role. Your training location and permanent location will vary based on business needs.

Key Tasks:

• Work in different departments alongside supervisors and employees to learn understand and positively impact production operations.
• Partner with other managers to plan and direct the work of the organization.
• Analyze and understand company reports related to efficiencies profit and inventory activity.
• Manage daily production yields and downtime in assigned areas.
• Identify trends and recommend proactive or remedial actions to address operational situations.
• Understand governmental law regulations and company policies procedures and guidelines.
• Work with and through management to develop and implement actions policies or procedures that protect company assets and profitability.
• Train and develop management skills while leading and motivating others.
• Interpret apply and/or enforce company policies programs rules regulations and safety requirements in support of departmental and corporate goals.
• Actively engage in employee safety programs and activities to ensure safety in the workplace.
• Foster an environment conducive to achieving continuous improvement.
• Build strong teams and interact at all levels of the plant including front line employees.
• Attend or lead presentations meetings classes or training and create projects or presentations; take tests if applicable.
• Interact with vendors suppliers customers and other stakeholders as needed.

NOTE: this description is not intended to be allinclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelors Degree in operations management or related field or an equivalent combination of both education and leadership experience 57 years).
• Willing and able to relocate upon completion of the program.
• Must be able to effectively communicate (read/write/speak) in English.
• Proven ability to problemsolve and think critically.
• Must complete assessment prior to consideration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• People and relationship focused.
• Prior demonstrated leadership experience in the protein industry.
• Prior internship or experience with the company.
• Selfmotivated proactive individual who will constantly seek improvement opportunities.
• Proficient in use of computers and Microsoft Office (Word Excel Power Point).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Foundation in mathematics business sciences and/or agriculture.
• Proven problemsolving and critical thinking ability organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work across multiple functions and with all levels of employees and leadership.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fastpaced organization and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Versatile flexible and willing to work with changing priorities.
• Ability to quickly become proficient in software relevant to the job.

Travel Requirement:

• 25 (travel is required)

American Foods Group LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected status. Learn more:EEO is the LawandEEO is the Law Supplement. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. American Foods Group LLC will not discriminate against applicants who inquire about disclose or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Learn more:Pay Transparency. American Foods Group LLC participates in the EVerify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more:EVerify

Gibbon Packing LLC an American Foods Group Company is a privately held beef processing company located in Gibbon Nebraska. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done. As a member of the team you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business and you will be rewarded for that success. If you want to feel appreciated for a job well done and be part of something bigger then consider joining American Foods Group a hire to retire type of company.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health Dental Vision Life Insurance Flex Spending Accounts Voluntary Benefits PTO 401k Short Term Disability Discount Meat Purchase Program and more!
• Training growth and advancement opportunities that will make this the best and last company you work for.

Check Out the Gibbon NE Area!

Improve your quality of life by residing in Gibbon Nebraska a rural city located in the center of Nebraska. Gibbon is located close to many recreational areas and is a short drive from Kearney NE.

The area also offers:

• The Great Platte River Road Archway a museum and monument commemorating the valleys role in westward expansion. The campus surrounding the museum includes hiking/biking trails artwork and sculptures and picnic shelters.
• Windmill State Recreational Area which includes a swimming beach 6 lakes for fishing hiking trails and more!
• Yearround community events that the whole family will love.

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