Leadership Development Program – Operations Track

About This Role

This Leadership Development Program offers hands-on learning, cross-functional projects, and cohort-based development sessions to prepare individuals for leadership roles within Clemens Food Group's Operations team. Participants will build technical and problem-solving skills, focusing on leading teams, improving processes, reducing waste, strengthening safety and quality, and delivering meaningful impact in food production.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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
• Understand the "why" behind production processes and decision-making
• Build strong relationships with production teams and leadership across the organization

Requirements

• Graduating in December 2025 or May 2026
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Operations Management, Ag Business, Business, Engineering, Food Science, or Animal Science
• Demonstrated leadership through academics, internships, projects, or campus involvement
• Relevant experience in operations, manufacturing, or process improvement
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic food production environment

Qualifications

• 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. Graduating in December 2025 or May 2026.

Skills

* Required skills