Animal Nutrition Manufacturing Management Associate

Land O'Lakes, Inc.

. Complete a 12-month training position for future development into Manufacturing Supervision roles .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeKansas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills while pursuing a degree in relevant fields such as Feed Science or Agriculture. Capable of executing safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on process improvement and customer satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Or Master's Degree In Feed ScienceLeadership In Academic Or Industry-Related ClubsSafety Awareness And Quality OrientationTechnical/Professional KnowledgeProcess Improvement Orientation

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing ProcessesQuality Regulatory ComplianceProduction ProcessesEquipment OperationMaterial Yield ManagementTime ManagementComputer SkillsPhysical Activity Capability

Soft Skills

CommunicationIntegrityThought LeadershipRelationship BuildingCustomer Focus

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing SupervisionFeed Plant OperationsAg BusinessSupply Chain OperationsAgriculture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete a 12-month training position for future development into Manufacturing Supervision roles
Assist in leading overall activities of an assigned feed plant
Ensure quality products and services are provided to customers
Learn plant processes, including safety and quality regulatory compliance programs
Learn maintenance, human resources, managerial, and administrative functions
Follow a detailed training schedule through each manufacturing process
Gain hands-on knowledge of job responsibilities, equipment, materials, and production processes
Understand how production and program supervisors manage their teams
Assist with meeting volume goals
Maximize yields and minimize material yield
Ensure employees follow quality and safety standards
Potentially relocate to another Purina plant after successful completion of the training program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in feed science, animal science, ag systems/technology management, engineering, ag business, supply chain operations, agriculture, or related fields of study
Expected graduation date of winter 2026 or spring 2027
Demonstrated leadership in school/academic/industry-related clubs
Willingness to relocate for the program and upon program completion
Communication
Integrity
Thought Leadership - insightful decision making, innovative and strategic thinking
Safety awareness and quality orientation
Technical/Professional knowledge
Deliver Results - execute with focus and accountability, lead change, act boldly, must be agile
Relationship building - influence and inspire, engage and include, build talent
Customer focus, time management, applied learning
Process improvement orientation
Demonstrated computer skills
Ability to work in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs occasionally to frequently
Ability to perform physical activities including bending, lifting, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms above shoulders and head, climbing stairs or ladders, and operating heavy machinery
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
Ability to work in cold and/or hot, dusty environments
Ability to work during non-standard hours, including nights and weekends
Ability to work overtime
Drug-free workforce requirements, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to company policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Life and disability insurance
Education assistance
401(k)
Well-being resources
Prorated PTO for eligible part-time employees
Holiday pay for eligible part-time employees
Employee development programs
Prorated education assistance for eligible part-time employees
Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodation review process