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Operations Development Program - 2027

Vermeer · Pella, Iowa, USA - The Center · On-site

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About Vermeer

Vision based, global navigation for GPS-denied and spoofed environments. Backed by Techstars.

About the role

Are you passionate about Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operations? We are looking for leaders who want to deepen their understanding of manufacturing. In this role you will rotate through 3, eight-month assignments to build leadership and functional skills within our business. Our ideal candidate has a continuous improvement mindset, a curiosity about manufacturing, and a passion for solving real world problems, through innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning.

What they're looking for

  • - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or Engineering
  • - Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment (internship or previous work experience)
  • - Ability to manage through challenging and difficult situations
  • - Passion for problem solving, utilizing lean manufacturing principles to drive improvement, and working cross functionally with others
  • - Demonstration of good oral and written communication skills and a high level of attention to detail
  • - A strong commitment to a career in Operations
More about this role

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

1 - First Shift

Are you passionate about Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operations? We are looking for leaders who want to deepen their understanding of manufacturing. In this role you will rotate through 3, eight-month assignments to build leadership and functional skills within our business. Our ideal candidate has a continuous improvement mindset, a curiosity about manufacturing, and a passion for solving real world problems, through innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning.

Participants in the Operations Development Program (ODP) will complete a two-year rotational training experience that accelerates development of early career talent and produces a pipeline of Operations leaders. After successful completion of ODP, participants will...

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