Manufacturing Operations Development Program (2026)

Pella, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture we demonstrate agility we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Job Summary

Work Shift

1 - First Shift

Are you passionate about Manufacturing Continuous Improvement and Operations We are looking for leaders who want to deepen their understanding of this role you will rotate through 3 eight-month assignments to build leadership and functional skills within our business. Our ideal candidate has a continuous improvement mindset a curiosity about manufacturing and a passion for solving real world problems through innovation collaboration and hands-on learning.

Participants in the Operations Development Program (ODP) will complete a two-year rotational training experience that accelerates development of early career talent and produces a pipeline of Operations leaders. After successful completion of ODP participants will transition into a position that aligns their skill sets with the needs of the business.

What Youll Do

1. Execute 3 eight-month rotations to build leadership and functional skills through experiential and formal learning. Program rotations include three of the following:

Production Area Manager

Engineering (Manufacturing Quality or Advanced Manufacturing)

Continuous Improvement (Operations or Business Process)

Procurement (Buyer or Commodity Manager)

What Were Looking For

- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Management or Engineering.

- Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment (internship or previous work experience).

- Ability to manage through challenging and difficult situations.

- Passion for problem solving utilizing lean manufacturing principles to drive improvement and working cross functionally with others.

- Demonstration of good oral and written communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.

- A strong commitment to a career in Operations.

- Bilingual fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Work Location

ONSITE: A team members day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location discuss potential arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation we believe in the value of your unique identity background and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status genetic information disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at or at .

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Who We AreVermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture we demonstrate agility we keep a focus on customers ...