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Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trainee

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Job ID 326337 Date posted 05/06/2026 Location : Antwerp, Belgium | Liverpool, United Kingdom | Ghent, Belgium | Bucharest, Romania | Alexandria, Egypt Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Salaried Full Time
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions 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. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions. 

About the Program

Our Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management Trainee Program is a structurally managed, rotational development experience designed to build the next generation of leaders in our Manufacturing & Supply Chain organization. Over the course of 24 months, trainees gain hands-on exposure across the end-to-end value chain—from production and quality to logistics, planning, and continuous improvement.

This program is ideal for early-career talent with strong analytical capability, a passion for operational and supply chain excellence, and the drive to grow into leadership roles within our Manufacturing & Supply Chain organizations.

Program Rotations Include

Manufacturing Operations – Daily production management, troubleshooting, performance tracking, continuous improvement projects and line leadership exposure. During the production rotation, trainees will have the opportunity to gain experience within our 24/7 operation by working in a shift-based system.

Supply Planning – Demand planning, inventory management, S&OP support, and analytics.

Quality Assurance & Compliance – Food safety, quality systems, audit readiness, and continuous improvement projects.

Logistics & Distribution – Warehouse operations, distribution planning, and transportation optimization.

Locations: - We are currently recuiting for postions in 

Liverpool, Uk -  Ghent, Belgium -  Antwerp, Belgium, Egypt/Alexandria and Romania/Bucharest.

Trainees work closely with experts, mentors, and business leaders, and lead real projects with measurable impact. The expectation is the trainees will take a tangible and real job to gain solid MSC experiences, including showing the deliveries of results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day operations in each rotation to drive productivity, quality, service, and safety.
  • Use data and analytics to identify performance opportunities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
  • Lead at least one end‑to‑end project in each rotation and present results to leadership.
  • Demonstrate learning agility, curiosity, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Food Science, or a related field.
  • 0–3 years of work experience (internships included).
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Willingness to relocate or travel during rotations (if applicable).
  • Motivation to build a long-term career in manufacturing & supply chain leadership.

Your Career After the Program

Graduates of the program are positioned for rapid career growth within our Manufacturing and Supply Chain organizations. Typical landing roles include:

  • Production Supervisor / Shift Leader
  • Supply Chain Specialist / Planner
  • Process Engineer / Process Improvement Specialist

With strong performance and ongoing development, trainees can progress toward longer-term leadership roles, such as:

  • Plant Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager

This program is designed to cultivate future leaders who will shape the direction of our operations for years to come.

What We Offer

  • A structured, high-impact development journey with coaching and mentorship.
  • Hands-on learning across multiple operational functions.
  • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Clear, accelerated career pathways post-program.    

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Our Offer
We will 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.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.
Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today.
Cargill is committed to being an inclusive employer. Click here to find out more https://careers.cargill.com/diversity/
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