Early Career Rotational Program - Engineering/Operations

Glanbia•Portales, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This 2-year rotational program is designed for recent college graduates who want to build technical and leadership skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll complete three rotations at our Southwest Cheese facility in Clovis, New Mexico, gaining exposure to engineering, operations, and leadership responsibilities while building a strong foundation for long-term career growth at Glanbia. The program offers meaningful, hands-on experience in a world-class manufacturing environment where you’ll learn by doing, build your leadership skills, and work alongside experienced teams. You’ll gain broad exposure across functions and take on real responsibilities that help prepare you for long-term career opportunities at Glanbia.

Requirements

Recent graduates (December 2026 or May/June 2027) with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Science, Food Science, Dairy Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
Interest in manufacturing, operations, and continuous improvement.
Ability to collaborate across teams and build strong working relationships.
Strong communication skills with the ability to share ideas clearly and work effectively with different audiences.
A growth mindset and eagerness to learn, take initiative, and develop new skills.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and support change.
Confidence presenting information and communicating effectively in group settings.
Comfort using Microsoft Office and other standard business tools.

Responsibilities

Complete approximately three 8-month rotations at our Southwest Cheese facility in Clovis, New Mexico.
Gain experience in both a functional role aligned to your field of study and a leadership role where you’ll serve as a team or project leader.
Receive ongoing feedback, coaching, and development support throughout the program to help shape each rotation experience.
Rotations are designed based on business needs, individual strengths, and development opportunities, so assignments may vary by function.