JOB DESCRIPTION
The Operations Management Trainee (OMT) position is a management level entry role created with the goal of training and developing our future manufacturing leaders in the organization. OMTs will be placed in progressive growth roles across the organization, all geared towards increasing their knowledge and base skills set. Once proficient in one position, the OMT will be given the opportunity to move on to a new challenging position, keeping the work exciting and always changing. This is an accelerated career program allowing individuals to learn many aspects of managing in a manufacturing environment. It's a great opportunity to do challenging high-profile work, get involved in exciting capital and non-capital projects, have access to personal mentorship, get exposure to different facilities across North America, and build relationships with managers and leaders across the entire organization

• Annual Salary - 65,000 - 78,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn roles and responsibilities involved with your current assigned position. Become proficient in that position/department.
• Learn from the leaders in the department and become a contributing team member.
• Utilize your skills, knowledge, and experiences to implement improvement.
• Complete learning modules that cover multiple different aspects the business - prepare & present reports as required
• Complete assigned leadership development training courses as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrate leadership abilities and growth potential
• Exhibit strong teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Show a high level of passion and drive.
• Hold a university undergraduate degree or diploma in Business, Engineering, or a technical field, with strong academic performance is an asset
• Relevant work experience and strong leadership skills, with the potential to learn will be given consideration.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

• Employee & Family Assistance Programs

• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs

• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)

• RRSP matching program

• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning

• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies

• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week

• Relocation costs (if applicable)