Quality Management Trainee
Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.
Collaborate with other trainees in an international, multicultural environment and create a positive impact in your community and the world.
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. At Cargill, you’ll have a community by your side. You will be valued, your safety and well-being will be prioritized, and you’ll have opportunities to grow. Apply today and discover how you can be part of nourishing the world.
What we offer
The Quality Management Trainee role offers a unique opportunity to unlock your full potential and enhance your technical and soft skills through: leading or participating in continuous improvement projects, taking ownership for a significant piece of the food safety, product quality and regulatory compliance and for the people that make it happen, promoting the development of food safety culture and joining & actively participating in our Next Generation Graduate Program!
As part of our two-year Program, you will collaborate with a very diverse group of individuals from across EMEA, enriching each other while addressing business challenges. Together you will build first-class skills and a network that will benefit you throughout your career. As a participant, you will:
- Experience various plant functions and/or teams
- Collaborate on projects with other trainees
- Participate in regular networking sessions with managers and peer groups
- Benefit from individual and group coaching from current or former trainees
- Participate in a highly engaging in-person Summit twice a year where you will interact with senior leaders and join learning sessions and personal development workshops
- Be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits
What we look for
Required qualifications
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Food or Process Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Quality Assurance.
- Up to two years of professional experience (including Internship experience)
- High integrity and ethical standards
- Fluency in English and local language
- Interest and flexibility to travel
Preferred qualifications
- Natural leadership ability, motivation and initiative
- Interest to work in multi-cultural and multi-functional teams
- Curiosity to learn and create new ways of building and improving systems and processes
- Strong analytical skills and ability to proactively identify and resolve problems
- Confirmed experience in prioritizing work
- Adaptability to handle changing situations
Selection process
We consider the selection process as a discovery for both of us and it starts with an introductory self-recorded or live video interview with a recruiter. It is followed by a 1-hour video or in-person meeting with the team. The finalists will be invited to a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager followed by a plant tour.
At Cargill, everyone matters and everyone counts. Cargill is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. As such and in alignment with our Guiding Principles, Cargill's long-standing equal employment opportunity policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, family status, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, union affiliation, or any other status protected by law. Cargill is also aligned with all applicable national and local laws and regulations pertaining to non-discrimination and employment.
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Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today:
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