Operations Intern Summer 2024

Description

Company Overview

Livestock Nutrition Center specializes in blending customized rations, supplements and premixes to meet the specific nutritional needs of livestock producer's operations. We understand that management, performance objectives and feeding practices can be vastly different between operations, and that these differences dictate specific nutritional or formulation requirements. Our experienced sales staff and nutritionist will work with the producer to design a feeding program that is specific to their operation.

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to add value to the suppliers and end users in the feed ingredient supply chain through distribution, processing and service.

Guiding Principle

Our focus is to provide customized feeding programs, nutritional products, and expert service to livestock producers that promote their long-term success and profitability.

Qualifications

Position Summary

The Operations Internship with Livestock Nutrition Center presents carefully selected individuals to take part in impactful and hands-on work that contributes to the needs of the business, as well as personal and professional development. The Operations Intern will gain experience assisting within a region with an inventory shrink project. This individual will work with Location Managers and other LNC stakeholders in developing standard operating procedures and developing measures to follow.

What can I expect as an LNC Intern?

• 10-Week Internship Program.

• Impactful and hands-on work, contributing to the needs of the business.

• Participation in career development activities.

• Tours of LNC Facilities.

• Networking with employees, leadership, and peer interns.

• Identified Internship Mentor(s).

• Consistent feedback and coaching sessions.

• Working towards achieving personal and directed Internship goals, that will help you with your long-term career path.

• Identifying an Internship project, to be completed and presented to leadership at the end of the program.

• Participating in an end-of-Internship feedback session to help impact future Internship programs.

• Consideration for full-time career opportunities upon graduation.

• LNC apparel included.

• Paid Internship program.

• LNC will provide company laptops and hotel rooms when work related travel is required during the internship.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist with operational processes and procedures of the feed mill.

• Assist with the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, including all necessary training for production/processing personnel at the feed mill.

• Assist with the necessary QA/QC programs, including FSMA compliance.

• Become proficient in, and learn to strictly enforce, all LNC Safety and Compliance procedures and programs at the facility.

• Become familiar with and versed on the aspects of LNC’s mission.

• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with your assigned mentor, local & remote management, as well as local teams.

• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values.

• Conduct yourself as an ambassador of the Livestock Nutrition Center brand.

• Participate in weekly assigned internship activities; reschedule any missed activities as needed.

• Complete your identified internship project and present to leadership, in the format of your choice, at the end of the program. Presentation will be located at the Overland Park, KS office.

• Participate in weekly internship recaps and updates throughout the 10-week period.

• Participate in an end-of-internship feedback session to help impact future internship programs.

• Complete and submit your individual expense reports as needed, promptly following any internship related travel.

Qualifications and Skills

• Senior standing with Junior year classwork completed by May of 2024.

• Qualified applicants will be pursuing a degree in Animal Science, Ag Technology, General Agriculture, Ag Engineering, Construction, and Project Management.

• 3.0 GPA or higher.

• High level of work ethic and integrity.

• High level of computer skills.

• High level of customer service and team appreciation.

• Ability to maintain a safe working environment.

• Must be able to work in a team environment and independently on occasion.

• Capable of comprehending the process and how LNC manufactures livestock feed.

• Able to travel every week to complete required tasks at each location.

• Clean DMV driving record.

• A positive attitude is a must to be successful at each location.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Physical ability to sit and stand for extended periods, and to move and handle materials, which may entail lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work overtime as requested.

• Ability to work in varying weather and environmental conditions, including exposure to dust and extreme heat.

Internship Locations

• Various U.S. Locations, which may include, but not be limited to: Chickasha, OK - Cameron, TX - Cameron, TX.

• Feed Mill Setting

• One location will be identified for the home base, and this individual will work within the region throughout the internship.