Company Description
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
Job Description
You will be trained to obtain systematic knowledge of each position, giving you a broad understanding of the business and preparing you for a managerial role within one of our assets after successful completion of the program.
Under the direct supervision of the respective Asset Manager (or equivalent), you will be gaining practical and hands-on experience while at the same time applying your technical knowledge to perform a variety of tasks for ongoing industrial activities.
While you learn various aspects of facility operations, which includes supervision, engineering, maintenance, project management and safety management, you will be expected to contribute to productivity, quality and process improvement.
You may be responsible for a significant part of the production process at an early stage of the program including responsibility for the teams that make it happen.
You will be assigned at least one major engineering project to improve efficiency and costs for your facility.
What we expect you to do
- Participate in the day-to-day running of your assigned facility in various positions.
- Learn safe operating practices and work to maintain and improve facility safety to support the company SHE goals and initiatives.
- Learn facility maintenance that includes planning, work order system, preventive maintenance, part inventory and supervision.
- Participate in engineering and construction projects for your facility. Complete project analysis and planning, including the justification for the project and required budget, while considering employee safety as well as food safety and environmental requirements.
- Develop people management skills in a supervisory role that includes staff planning, time management and performance management.
- Participate in projects to sustain productivity, cost ,Capacity increase and efficiency gains.
Qualifications
- Academic Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from a recognized university.
- Recent Graduate: Typically, candidates should have graduated within the past two years.
- Strong Academic Performance: A good academic record, often indicated by a minimum GPA or class rank.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in relevant engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, etc.)
- Understanding of engineering principles and practices
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Teamwork and collaboration abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self-motivation and initiative
- A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Additional Information
Additional Information for the job
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
- Pension contributions
- Access to Training and Development
- Access to Concierge Partnerships
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
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What We Do
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Carbon Solutions, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
