Operations Graduate - New South Wales

Come and grow with us at Simplot! Our two year Operations graduate program has been created to develop our future leaders. 

At Simplot, we’re in the business of bringing earth’s resources to life, enabling us to deliver on our Company Purpose of Contributing to Feeding Our World. As part of our core values of Respect for Resources, Spirit of Innovation and Passion for People, we care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. 

Simplot is a global agricultural and food manufacturing business founded and headquartered in Boise, ID, USA. Our Company has sites and offices across the world, employing over 15,000 people globally. We are trusted as a leading provider of quality, sustainable and nourishing food for the ever-changing needs of consumers and customers in Australia, New Zealand and chosen growth markets.  
 
Our Company had its humble beginnings as a one-man farming operation, founded in 1929 by the energetic J.R. Simplot. The Simplot story in Australia began in 1995 when the J.R. Simplot Company expanded into the country, acquiring iconic brands like Birds Eye, John West, Leggo's, Chiko and Edgell. As a business, we pride ourselves on building long term relationships with Australian farmers and other business partners across our operations, building mutually beneficial relationships with our customers. 

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. 

Sound like you? Then we’d love you to come and grow with us! 

Operations 

We are the heartbeat of our organisation and are passionate about meeting the ever-changing needs of our customers. 

There are two graduate opportunities in our division and these roles can be based at any of our manufacturing sites, Echuca in Victoria, Bathurst and Kelso in NSW, Devonport and Ulverstone in Tasmania, or at our headquarters in Mentone, Melbourne.   

You will complete several rotations within our broad division, this may include gaining exposure to Agriculture, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Logistics, Planning, Procurement, Production, Quality, Reliability or Sustainability. Your placements will see you working across several of our regional sites.   

Eligibility 

To be eligible for our Operations graduate roles you;

• Have completed your undergraduate or postgraduate degree within the last 2 years of the program start date (e.g. in either 2023, 2024 or January 2025).
• 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. 

Our food is for everyone and so is our workplace.  We strongly believe that diverse teams make stronger teams, and we strive to make sure all employees feel a sense of belonging and safe to bring their whole selves to work. 
 
We have been contributing to feeding our world for generations. Producing quality and nutritious food that fuels Australians and New Zealanders, while focusing on sustainably bringing earth’s resources to life. At Simplot, we support our farmers and help our communities to grow. We are committed to Australian manufacturing, leveraging technologies and improving our processes, growing brands that our customers and consumers love and trust. 

The Perks

• Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging health and wellbeing programs
• Diverse leadership development programs and professional development support
• Employee reward and recognition program
• Bonus incentives
• Discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Sensory Club Program - Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our culinary cooking sessions
• Novated car leasing agreements
• Income protection insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. 

We are all about developing and growing careers. If this sounds like you, why don’t you come and grow with us? Applications for our graduate program can be made here by Sunday 11 August 2024.