Animal Nutrition Manufacturing Management Track Associate Animal Nutrition MMT is intended to be a 12-month training position for future development into Manufacturing Supervision roles including that of a Production Supervisor, Quality Program Supervisor, or Maintenance Supervisor within our Animal Feed Division. As a Trainee, you will be assigned to one of our Feed Plant locations to assist in leading the overall activities of the selected feed plant to ensure quality products and services are provided to our customers. Responsibilities include learning all plant processes including regulatory compliance programs -- both safety and quality, maintenance, human resources activities, and managerial and administrative functions. Upon successful completion of the training program, you may be relocated to another Purina plant. Willingness to relocate after the training program is a requirement. Day in the Life: The MMT program is designed to answer the “how, what, and why” of feed manufacturing while providing trainees with learning opportunities and trainings to become successful people leaders. The program is built to follow a detailed training schedule that will guide you through each step of the process at your manufacturing facility. This training is designed to give you hands-on knowledge of job responsibilities, equipment, and materials that are involved in each specific production process. MMTs will be tasked with understanding how production and or program supervisors manage their team, assisting to meet volume goals, maximize yields, and minimize material yield. These responsibilities are accomplished all while ensuring employees follow quality and safety standards. Plant Location Options: Fort Worth, TX Lansing, MI Orrville, OH McGregor, TX Rivergate, OR Lincoln, NE Milford, IN Willmar, MN Springfield, MO Wichita, KS Statesville, NC Fremont, NE Required Qualifications: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in feed science, animal science, ag systems/technology management, engineering, ag business, supply chain operations, agriculture, or related fields of study with an expected graduation date of winter 2026 or spring 2027 Demonstrated leadership in school/academic/industry-related clubs  Willingness to relocate for the program and then upon program completion is required Professional Qualifications: Communication Integrity Thought Leadership - insightful decision making, innovative and strategic thinking Safety awareness and quality orientation Technical/Professional knowledge Deliver Results - execute with focus and accountability, lead change, act boldly, must be agile Relationship building - influence and inspire, engage and include, build talent Customer focus, time management, applied learning Must be oriented toward process improvement and have demonstrated computer skills Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to feed mills/manufacturing or general production environment is preferred Agriculture knowledge/background Previous supervisory/leadership roles Salary for this position is $70,000 Physical Qualifications: Working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, you will be walking, standing and engaging in movement throughout the day, and occasionally to frequently be required to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Due to a large variety of job duties (both routine and non-routine), certain duties also may involve, a variety of physical activities including bending, lifting, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms above shoulders and head, standing, working in enclosed areas, climbing stairs or ladders, and operating heavy machinery. The noise level in the work environment can vary but noise is usually low to moderate. You may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety gloves, hearing protection, a respirator or dust mask, protective footwear and protective clothing or uniforms. Work may be performed in cold and/or hot temperatures and the environment can be dusty. Physical requirements further include the ability to engage in productive and collaborative communication with co-workers and work may need to be performed during non-standard hours, including nights and weekends. The ability to work overtime will be required. The ability to perform these requirements is necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company engages in an interactive process to review requests for reasonable accommodations that may be needed to allow qualified individuals with disabilities to perform all the essential functions of the position. About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k). Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy. Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities. Land O’Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world. For disability accessibility or disability accommodation help, please call our HR Solution Center at 844-565-4748, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. View your application status here.

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