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Agropur Leadership Associate at Agropur

Agropur No longer available $70,000+/year

Job Description

Job Type: Regular

Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you!

Ready to fast-track your career and lead the future of manufacturing? Join Agropur's Operations Leadership Development Program and start your journey as a future operations leader today!

What Agropur invests in YOU:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance;
  • 401(k) with 7% company contributions;
  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off;
  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays;
  • Paid parental leave;
  • Advancement Opportunities.
  • Starting salary: $70,000

What this role is all about:

The Operations Leadership Development Program is an 18-month rotational experience designed for recent graduates who aspire to become future leaders in operations. This program provides immersive, hands-on exposure to Agropur's core operational areas-production, maintenance & engineering, supply chain & logistics, quality assurance, and continuous improvement-while building leadership and business capabilities.

Through structured rotations, associates will:

  • Gain practical experience driving operational excellence and process improvements
  • Strengthen leadership skills to inspire teams and deliver measurable results
  • Develop strategic business insight to influence decision-making and organizational success

The program culminates in a capstone project, where associates lead a cross-functional improvement initiative and present recommendations to senior leadership. Graduates of the program will be prepared to assume impactful leadership roles within Agropur's operations network.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

What you need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Dairy Manufacturing, Production and Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related technical or business field.
  • Internship or relevant project experience in manufacturing, operations, or industrial technology preferred.

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

$70k is competitive for Human Resources Specialists nationally

National salary averages
$70k
↑ 25% vs typical entry-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$45k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $127k

Senior roles pay 74% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Strong candidate leverage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
High mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside

Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+6%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
81,800 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024