Operations Leadership Associate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Learning & Development

• Learn and apply Agropur's mission, values, and strategic pillars to support organizational success.
• Actively engage in leadership development training and apply concepts in real-world scenarios.
• Build knowledge of operational practices and procedures across multiple functional areas.

Operational Responsibilities

• Participate in structured rotations within production, maintenance & engineering, supply chain, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute day-to-day operations and assist in process improvement initiatives.
• Develop an understanding of specific roles and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and support cross-functional collaboration.

Safety & Compliance

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Follow all facility safety rules and procedures; stop unsafe acts and report hazards promptly.
• Support Agropur's safety policies and programs.

Capstone Project

• Lead a cross-functional improvement initiative and present recommendations to senior leadership at program completion.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education Required:
Bachelor's degree in Dairy Manufacturing, Production and Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related technical or business field.

Experience Preferred:
Internship or relevant project experience in manufacturing, operations, or industrial technology preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required:
None

Skills Required:

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Proficient in basic computer applications (email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases)
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and apply logical problem-solving methods
• Intermediate math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, comparative analysis, measurements, basic statistics)

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong communication skills-verbal and written-with ability to present ideas clearly
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate effectively, and work in diverse teams
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment

Business & Organizational Skills:

• Understanding of business fundamentals and interest in operational excellence
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines
• Customer-focused mindset and commitment to delivering quality outcomes

Professional and Interpersonal Attributes:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt quickly to changing environments
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage sensitive and confidential situations with discretion
• Demonstrate professionalism in interactions and maintain constructive working relationships

Core Competencies:

• Create a customer-centric experience; dedicated to providing the highest quality services which meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Drive continuous improvement; while embracing change that comes with it, always find better ways to perform work; strive to innovate.
• Being accountable; can be counted on to commit and achieve goals successfully.
• Build strong teams; creating a climate in which people feel empowered to be their best.
• Lead self-development; committed to and actively work to continuously improve personally and professionally.

For additional information regarding the core competencies, please refer to the core competencies diagram.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.