Operations Graduate

at  Simplot

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. We are a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

OUR GRADUATE PROGRAM

Our graduate program has been designed to give you broad exposure to our business. You will work with a diverse pool of talented and experienced people along with being supported and developed by a manager, mentor, and buddy. Along with functional rotations throughout our business, we have a bespoke graduate training experience that is a combination of both group and self-paced development, with a focus on building business acumen and developing you as a leader.
We believe that experience and perspective should be gained in a multitude of ways. From professional development courses and leadership models to real world experience in our manufacturing facilities, along with growers in our field, understanding the complete supply chain and exploring a variety of roles throughout the company that bring us together globally as “One Simplot”. Our aim is to give you a breadth of experience to understand the business and our passion for “Feeding Our World”.

We are looking for graduates who:

• Are innovative thinkers
• Have strong analytical skills
• Possess a growth mindset
• Like to be challenged
• Are resilient and resourceful
• Have highly developed communication skills

• Have completed your undergraduate or postgraduate degree within the last 2 years of the program start date
• Have achieved a credit average of 65% or higher and hold a relevant degree in either Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or Commerce.
• Are able to relocate to one of our regional sites in January 2025, for up to 1 year.
• Are an Australian or NZ citizen, hold Australian Permanent Residency, or have full working rights for full-time permanent employment in Australia.
• Are available to attend our onsite assessment day at our headquarters in Mentone, Melbourne on Monday 26 August 2024