2027 Operations Development Associate

Ardent Mills•Remote CO, CO

3d•$64,900 - $86,534

About The Position

Ardent Mills’ 15-month Cultivate Operations Development Program is based at a facility and provides hands-on experience with industry processes and people, while building a foundational understanding of Ardent Mills’ values, operations, and leadership. The program is intended to prepare associates for progressively challenging permanent leadership roles within the organization, often at a different facility. Associates relocate to other Ardent Mills facilities in the United States as they gain skills and experience. The role is hands-on and primarily involves learning processes from hourly team members. Associates may work long days, rotating day, evening, and night shifts, and weekends or holidays to support a 24/7 operation. Hours vary according to facility needs, and off-hours assistance may be required. As the area of responsibility grows, associates are expected to identify and manage conflict and develop interpersonal relationships. The role may require travel up to 15% and relocation as promotional opportunities arise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Milling Science, Agricultural Studies, Business, Operations, Food Science, Biosystems Engineering, Mechanized Systems, or related studies, or at least 3 years of leadership experience.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be clean shaven when performing tasks requiring respiratory protection where a proper respirator seal is necessary, including with an N-95 dust mask.
Employment offers are conditioned on successfully passing a drug test and pre-employment background check, except where prohibited by law.

Responsibilities

Lead others while ensuring personnel safety and food safety.
Ensure equipment reliability through sound maintenance practices.
Monitor production key performance indicators and costs.
Manage team members, their schedules, and department staffing.
Deliver results by inspiring others and earning trust.
Serve others with understanding, respect, and care.
Deal with and drive change.
Organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines.
Learn and apply new technology and share knowledge with others.
Carry out activities reliably, with integrity and compliance, and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.
Identify and manage conflict and develop interpersonal relationships as the area of responsibility increases.