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Operations Management Associate - Food Manufacturing


Company : Cargill


Location : Calgary, Alberta


Created : 2025-10-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Operations Management Associate - Food Manufacturing Cargills size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. Operations Management Associate All candidates must complete Cargills online application prior to interviewing. Below you will find a link that will direct you to complete the application for this position. Your Role Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose. What if your ideas could nourish the world? As an associate, we transfer your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community. Your Work Our fast-paced plants are powered by collaboration, passion, and a shared commitment to our vision of feeding the world. In Operations, your work will touch countless lives through the families and communities you help feed. This position is a training role that will prepare you to lead diverse teams as a plant Operations Supervisor following this 6-12 month training program. Operations Environmental, Health & Safety Leadership Engineering/Maintenance Accounting Continuous Improvement Human Resources/Talent Management/Employee Relations And much more based on your areas of interest and/or business needs Required Qualifications Pursuing or completed a post-secondary education in Operations/Supply Chain Mgt, Engineering, Science or Ag Business from an accredited program and must have graduated in the last 2 years or anticipated graduation no later than May 2026 or; Achieved at least a Canadian Force's rank of Master Corporal or trade/branch equivalent Other Required Qualifications: Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from a diverse group of backgrounds and cultures Willing and able to relocate Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written) Willingness to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts and weekends should the occasional need arise Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada Preferred Qualifications Pursuing an agriculture, business-related degree, or engineering degree (including but not limited to Animal Science, Ag-Economics, Ag-Business, Ag-Education, Agronomy, Food Science, Feed Science, Meat Science, Grain Science, Operations Management, Ag-Systems Management, Ag-Engineering, Supply Chain, Mechanized Systems Management, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Distribution) Job Locations High River, AB Calgary, AB Guelph, ON Environment Your time at a Protein Facility will keep you focused and on your toes, as our Operations Associates find themselves in different temperatures depending on the rotation or task. Our Vibrant Community At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. Our Benefits Paid holidays and floating holidays Paid time off Supplementary health, dental, disability and life benefits package. Short term and long-term incentives Competitive retirement plans and registration assistance Mental Health and Wellbeing program Digital Learning Library Access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off to participate in volunteer activities Tuition reimbursement benefits are offered to those who wish to continue their education in their career field Relocation benefits for those that qualify Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr