Leadership Development Program – Operations Track

The Clemens Food Group • Hatfield, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a one-year experience designed to prepare the next generation of leaders at Clemens Food Group. Through hands-on learning, cross-functional projects, and cohort-based development sessions, you’ll build the leadership, technical, and problem-solving skills needed to step confidently into a full-time role upon completion. At Clemens Food Group, our Operations team is the driving force that transforms ideas into high-quality food on tables across the country. From harvest and value-added processing to packaging and shipping, Operations ensures that we produce safe, high-quality food efficiently and sustainably. In the Operations Leadership Development Program, you will gain hands-on experience across production functions learning how to lead teams, improve processes, reduce waste, strengthen safety and quality, and deliver meaningful impact every day. Gain direct experience leading production teams and working on the floor where every decision impacts safety, quality, and performance. While you’ll experience core areas of operations, we tailor your experience to match your interests and strengths, maximizing both learning and impact. Work alongside experts across the business to solve real challenges, implement process improvements, and make our operations more efficient, sustainable, and safe. Monthly cohort learning sessions, farm and feed mill tours, plant visits, and team engagement activities provide a well-rounded understanding of the business and our culture.

Requirements

• Students graduating in December 2025 or May 2026 with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (Operations Management, Ag Business, Business, Engineering, Food Science, Animal Science, etc.).
• Demonstrated leadership through academics, internships, projects, or campus involvement.
• Relevant experience in operations, manufacturing, or process improvement that highlights teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic food production environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading production teams on the floor, engaging in projects that optimize safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, reduce waste, and drive sustainable results.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments like Sales, RDC, FSQA, Supply Chain, and Trades to solve problems and improve communication across the business.
• Learn to understand the “why” behind production processes and decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with both your production teams and leadership across the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level