Leadership Development Program Operations Track
Location : Hatfield, PA or Coldwater, MI | Length : 1 Year | Start Date : Summer 2026
What is the Leadership Development Program?
Our Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a one-year experience designed to prepare the next generation of leaders at Clemens Food Group. Through hands-on learning, cross-functional projects, and cohort-based development sessions, you'll build the leadership, technical, and problem-solving skills needed to step confidently into a full-time role upon completion.
About Operations at Clemens :
At Clemens Food Group, our Operations team is the driving force that transforms ideas into high-quality food on tables across the country. From harvest and value-added processing to packaging and shipping, Operations ensures that we produce safe, high-quality food efficiently and sustainably.
In the Operations Leadership Development Program, you will gain hands-on experience across production functions learning how to lead teams, improve processes, reduce waste, strengthen safety and quality, and deliver meaningful impact every day.
What Makes This Program Different
- Immersive, Hands-On Learning : Gain direct experience leading production teams and working on the floor where every decision impacts safety, quality, and performance.
- Customizable Rotations : While you'll experience core areas of operations, we tailor your experience to match your interests and strengths, maximizing both learning and impact.
- Collaborative and Solutions-Focused : Work alongside experts across the business to solve real challenges, implement process improvements, and make our operations more efficient, sustainable, and safe.
- Learning Beyond the Floor : Monthly cohort learning sessions, farm and feed mill tours, plant visits, and team engagement activities provide a well-rounded understanding of the business and our culture.
Your Year in Operations
During your one-year experience, you'll :
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 organizationSkills You Will Build
Expertise in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimizationData analysis and problem-solving for operational decision-makingA deep understanding of end-to-end production operations and efficiency drivers.Who is Eligible
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.Recruiting Timeline : Applications will be accepted through November 17, 2025. The timeline may shift depending on business needs, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Be sure to review the role's location to ensure it fits your preferences, as all positions are based on-site at a Clemens Food Group facility.