Dairy Foods Manufacturing Management Track Associate

Land O'Lakes, Inc.

. Participate in a structured dairy manufacturing management curriculum .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and team management skills while driving continuous improvement in dairy manufacturing operations. Possesses a solid foundation in safety, quality, and process improvement within a production environment.

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Leadership ExperienceTeam ManagementSafety AwarenessQuality OrientationProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDairy ManufacturingPlant OperationsOperations ManagementFood ScienceAg BusinessAnimal ScienceSupply ChainPhysical Activity

Soft Skills

Effective Decision-MakingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective EquipmentHeavy Machinery

Industry Keywords

Continuous ImprovementOperational ExcellenceProduction EnvironmentTeam DevelopmentNetworking

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in a structured dairy manufacturing management curriculum
Gain hands-on experience in plant operations, including safety, quality, maintenance, human resources, and administration
Participate in formal training, work assignments, strategic projects, career development, networking, and community service
Transition into a supervisory role after 12 months
Manage a team of 10 to 40 production operators
Contribute to producing millions of pounds of cheese or butter
Lead and develop frontline team members
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, food science, ag business, animal science, supply chain, operations management, or an agriculture-related field
Expected graduation date of winter 2026 or spring 2027
Demonstrated leadership in school, academic, or industry-related clubs
Willingness to relocate for the program and upon program completion
Effective decision-making and ability to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to interact well with customers, suppliers, employees, and management at all levels
Ability to solve and resolve issues quickly and effectively
Demonstrated safety awareness, quality orientation, and focus on process improvement
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong time management and attention to detail
Willingness to work extended hours during peak seasons
Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and non-standard hours as required
Ability to perform physical activities including walking, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs or ladders, and operating heavy machinery
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
Previous exposure to dairy manufacturing or a general production environment preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Broad portfolio of benefits for employees and their families
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities