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!

What You Need To Be Considered For The Role

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other operations disciplines
• PREFERRED: Related internship experience
• General experience working with manufacturing facility and design, preferably in food processing is desirable
• 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
• MUST HAVE: Ability to understand apply lean concepts, data analysis and project management principles to drive process and project efficiency
• Demonstrated ability for problem solving and root cause analysis
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills

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.

Why Fond du Lac?

In Fond du Lac (FDL) you get the 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. The greater FDL area (population 43,000) is easy to get around and roughly an hour drive to almost all major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay).

Additional Information

To learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.