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Clemens Food Group · 2 months ago

Leadership Development Program – Operations Track

Coldwater, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Clemens Food Group is seeking candidates for their Leadership Development Program designed to prepare the next generation of leaders. The program offers hands-on learning and cross-functional projects in Operations, focusing on developing leadership, technical, and problem-solving skills.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

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

Qualification

Lean manufacturingContinuous improvementProcess optimizationData analysisProblem-solvingTeamworkCommunication

Required

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

Company

Clemens Food Group

Founded in 1895, Clemens Food Group is a sixth-generation, family-owned vertically coordinated pork production operation, with sister organizations that include feed milling, farming, processing, transportation, and logistics.

Founded in 1895