WHO WE ARE
Enriching land and lives is what we do every day at Millborn. As a leading seed supplier, we are uniquely positioned to provide a vertically integrated supply chain, robust seed lineup, and unmatched support team with expertise to positively impact the land today and for generations to come.
Since 1987, Millborn has focused on being the single source for any seed need, no matter our customer’s goals. With our multi-brand strategy – Renovo Seed and Millborn – we can serve any customer’s seed needs throughout North America.
Team Millborn is made up of people who do the right thing, no exceptions. We are authentic and genuine and are always working toward enriching land and lives in everything we do.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking to add a Location Manager Intern to our team. The ideal candidate is interested in supply chain management, seed cleaning and packaging, quality and safety, and working to provide customers with the best quality product.
Apply OnlineKey Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work alongside assigned Location Manager to understand how they lead their team at their assigned location
- Understand how to set and meet goals for financial and operational success
- Become knowledgeable about quality, maintenance, and safety of the facility
- Learn how to coordinate receiving, cleaning, and shipping of products
- Seasonally work in each Millborn facility to learn how they operate
- Spend time in all areas of our business to learn and prepare to answer dealer and customer questions
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders to understand the needs of the organization and those we serve
- Ask thought-provoking questions to better understand each audience and how we can serve their needs
- Generate and communicate feedback and ideas to the different functions throughout the organization
- Work with your leader to develop a project and present your final presentation to the leadership team at the end of the internship
Special Requirements
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ensure quality and timeliness are a top priority
- Detailed and process-oriented with a desire for accuracy
- Efficient computer skills
- Ability to manage confidential information appropriately is a must
- Capacity to handle pressure in a progressive, fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends during peak seasons
- Strong entrepreneurial and business acumen
Other Information
To be part of the Millborn intern team, you must spend time in all areas of the business. Prior to starting your internship, you must spend at least 100 hours working in the warehouse to understand the behind-the-scenes of our business. These hours can be done anytime from the moment of hiring and will be paid hourly as laid out in the internship contract.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work performed indoors includes an office environment, requiring the ability to sit or stand to operate standard office equipment, computers and phones
- Warehouse and outdoor work require frequent lifting/carrying of up to 60lbs
- Standing and walking for extended periods of time
- Operation of equipment (grain bins, truck unloading equipment, mixers, forklifts, golf carts), bending, stooping and reaching
- Moderate dust (PPE provided), moderate noise and exposure to heat and cold when outdoor work is required
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- GED/High School Diploma required
- Post Secondary Education and/or adequate experience in supply chain management, business, operations, or related field preferred
- Agricultural/Agronomy background is a plus.