Facility Operations Leadership Trainee

About the role

Bunge offers an Operations Leadership Trainee position designed to give a comprehensive understanding of the operations and processes of Bunge’s industrial facilities, which may include crushing and refining, grain, or packaging facilities. Over an 18‑month training program, trainees develop hands‑on leadership skills in a plant manufacturing environment, preparing them for front‑line leadership roles within the business unit. Successful completion leads to consideration for a facility‑based front‑line leadership position. Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities and/or business demands is required; possible locations include Dubuque, IA; Morristown, IN; Terre Haute, IN; Amarillo, TX; Creston, IA; Burley, ID; Eddyville, KY; Fairmont City, IL; and Longview, WA.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of 34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant‑based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.

Responsibilities

• 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 (70/20/10 learning model).
• 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 required.
• Assist location and corporate staff in evaluating changing operational conditions and communicate findings promptly.
• Assist the facility in prioritizing and optimizing Key Performance Indicators.
• Support plant management with projects, drawing reviews, equipment specifications, operational narrative preparations, employee training, commissioning and start‑up.
• Support Regional Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Review production data routinely to ensure accuracy and analyze for continuous improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Sciences (e.g., Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management), Industrial Management, Operations Management, or Engineering; OR
• Associate or Vocational Degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; OR
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in Agribusiness or a related discipline.

Skills

• Demonstrate and promote safety.
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organized, goal oriented and self‑directed.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health and wellness plans
• Retirement contribution
• Paid vacation and holidays