Operational Excellence Graduate Rise Program

Rise@Puratos is designed for recent college graduate to kick start their careers and provide an immersive and hands-on experience within our growing company. This full-time opportunity starts with a two-year rotational program offering a competitive compensation and benefit package designed to promote a happier, healthier you.  Upon completing the rotation, you will transition to a landing position tailored to your preferences and business needs.  Embark on an exciting journey with Puratos, gaining invaluable experience across Finance, Business Development (Sales/Marketing), Operations and Engineering, Human Resources, and R&D, all while developing a broad skill set and finding your passion in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Members of the Rise@Puratos program will rotate through multiple assignments, gaining valuable skills and insights and includes unique experiences like training and development opportunities, industry-specific networking events, strategic cross-functional projects, community engagement activities, and more! This professional development program is designed to equip you with the skills needed to thrive in your future roles at Puratos!

Rise@Puratos – Operational Excellence

As a member of the Operational Excellence Rise@Puratos team, you will focuses on learning and applying Lean principles to eliminate waste, conduct process analyses, and lead improvement projects. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams, monitors performance using KPIs, and stays updated with industry trends. The aim of this position is to enhance analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills while improving communication and collaboration abilities.  While deepening understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, you'll also learn to optimize processes and make data-driven decisions, ensuring continuous professional development.

Summary of Responsibilities:  Complete rotations which include a variety of objectives and deliverables including but not limited to:

• Learn and Apply Lean Principles: Gain a thorough understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and methodologies and apply them to identify and eliminate waste in processes.
• Conduct Process Analysis: Perform detailed analysis of current processes to identify areas for improvement, using tools such as value stream mapping and root cause analysis.
• Implement Improvement Projects: Lead small-scale improvement projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with different departments, such as production, quality, and maintenance, to gather data and implement process improvements.
• Monitor and Report Performance: Develop and use key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness of implemented improvements and report on progress to management.
• Continuous Learning and Development: Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in continuous improvement and manufacturing, and seek opportunities for professional development and certification.
• Develop Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Analyze data and processes to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions.
• Enhance Project Management Skills: Plan, execute, and monitor improvement projects.
• Improve Communication and Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to enhance communication and teamwork abilities.
• Gain Expertise in Lean and Six Sigma Methodologies: Develop a deep understanding of these principles and apply them in real-world scenarios.
• Note: Responsibilities may change throughout rotations to provide a comprehensive learning experience.

As an ideal candidate for our Rise program, you will possess:

• Senior year or recent graduate (within 6 months) with a bachelor's degree.
• Preferred majors: Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0.
• Passion for the food industry.
• Previous work or internship experience in the Food or CPG industry is a plus.
• Leadership experience in university or volunteer organizations is a plus.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Self-starter with a drive for collaboration, flexibility, and continuous learning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Looking for a Career for Good?

Puratos is a global purpose-driven company focused on bringing people together through food innovation for good. We offer a full range of innovative food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors, serving artisans, retailers, industrial and food service companies in over 100 countries around the world. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You.  This includes:

• Insurance coverage beginning the first of the month—no extra waiting period to get started
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility including a fully vested matching contribution
• Receive over 5 weeks total of paid time off within your first year of service
• Free life coaches, convenient onsite health exams, 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
• Puratos-paid insurance coverage to protect you and your family including Life and Disability insurance

If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for “a career for good.”