Operations Rotational Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking two dynamic, collaborative, and driven individuals to join the Grande family in a role focused on accelerated learning within our manufacturing and supply chain environments. Grande’s Operations Rotational Program provides you with the opportunity to rotate between our manufacturing facilities and functions while gaining invaluable hands-on leadership and problem-solving experience over the course of two years. You will be exposed to various facets of our business, culture, and decision-making processes. We will ensure you acquire an in-depth understanding of our operations and people leadership principles. You will emerge from the program with a broad skillset equipping you to be an effective and agile leader within the organization!

About the Role

You will be exposed to various facets of our business, culture, and decision-making processes. You will gain valuable hands-on leadership and problem-solving experience over the course of two years.

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable hands-on leadership and problem-solving experience over the course of two years.
• Exposure to various facets of our business, culture, and decision-making processes.
• Achieve an in-depth understanding of our operations and people leadership principles.
• Emerge from the program with a broad skillset equipping you to be an effective and agile leader within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other operations disciplines.
• Potential related internship experience.
• General experience working with manufacturing facility and design, preferably in food processing.
• Knowledge or experience with using Lean Methodologies (e.g., Standard Work, 6S, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC Problem Solving, Kaizen, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Demonstrated leadership ability including ability to effectively speak and present information and respond to questions.
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, OSHA and environmental regulations, codes, and standards.
• Planning and prioritization skills, innovation, multi-tasking, goal setting, analytical skills, adaptable, continuously looking to raise the bar for progress.
• Ability to understand, influence, drive, and negotiate with internal and external customers.
• Strong knowledge in mathematical concepts such as fractions, ratios, value analysis, thermodynamics, to resolve engineering designs and problems.
• Demonstrated ability for problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Solid academic and training background in food science/food manufacturing, supply chain, or engineering.
• A passion for continuous learning and innovation in the dairy industry.
• Last year of your academic program.

Skills

• Lean Methodologies (e.g., Standard Work, 6S, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC Problem Solving, Kaizen, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Leadership ability.
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Mathematical concepts such as fractions, ratios, value analysis, thermodynamics.
• Lean concepts, data analysis, and project management principles.

Benefits

• Free onsite clinics.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
• Health and wellness reimbursement program.
• Associate cheese purchasing program.
• Two-year mentorship program.
• Relaxation rooms (based on location).
• Coffee and gelato bar (based on location).

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

Details TBD.

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work.

Why Fond du Lac?

• Full four-season experience – warm in the summer with highs reaching into the 80s and plenty of sunshine for golf, biking, camping and live music under the open sky, and brisk air in the winter with average temps in the 20s and ample snow for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and winter festivals.
• Easily accessible from major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay).
• Rated “Top 100” in job growth among small U.S. metro areas.
• Cost of living is 4% below the national average and you’ll pay 21% less for housing, rent and property taxes compared to the rest of the country.
• Vivid educational partners (public and private K12 schools and three local colleges/universities), a plethora of things to do/see, and a vibrant business and commerce community.