Industrial Engineering Rotation Program

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company ("LDC") 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, LDC is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

The Industrial Engineering Rotation Program (internally referred to as the Production Management Associated (PMA) program) provides recent graduates with a well-rounded view of our dynamic business. This program has been developed to nurture and invest in ambitious and proactive trainees to help them become LDC leaders. 

Over the course of the two-year program, the successful candidate will:

• Gain first-hand experience in every operational position within an industrial facility.
• Work alongside engineering experts.
• Learn foundations of CapEx project planning and implementation.
• Enhance leadership skills by interacting with a diverse team of employees.
• Use state-of-the-art equipment/technology to contribute to projects within the areas of Maintenance, Processing, Safety/Health/Environment, Quality, Operations, and Commercial. 

Program Structure: The successful candidate will complete two different 1-year assignments in various locations and departments, allowing for a well-rounded experience. First assignment to start July 2026.

Job Locations: Various locations in Canada and the United States – must be open to relocation and eligible to work in Canada and the United States. 

Work Environment: Successful candidate will be expected to work in an industrial environment including but not limited to working at heights, stair climbing, confined spaces, varying temperatures, significant dust or odors. Personal Protective Equipment is provided & required.

How You Will Benefit:

• Gain Insight into LDC’s Diverse Businesses – Develop your leadership skills, deepen your understanding of the commodities industry, gain experience using state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and learn hands-on by shadowing seasoned professionals who are experts in the industry. 
• Become a True Team Member –  You will be immersed in our business from day one by participating in meetings, workshops, and projects – each designed to help you gain more familiarity with our culture and company values.  You will also be eligible to enroll in benefits and participate in the company’s pension plan. We offer competitive pay and potential bonuses to our trainees.   
• Expand Your Network –  You will learn from and be mentored by LDC’s leaders in addition to building beneficial relationships with employees from around the world. 
• Career Development –  The program prepares you to take on larger and more complex leadership roles within our industrial assets. 

Qualifications

• Recent Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Safety, Agriculture Mechanization, Agriculture Systems Technology, or Agricultural Engineering 
• Resourceful, creative, versatile, and able to work autonomously as well as in a team environment 
• Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, and have a genuine interest in learning about the agricultural industry
• Open to relocation both domestically and internationally
• Resilience, drive, and ability to adapt to rapid changes

Additional Information

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.

- Comprehensive benefits program including extended health care and dental coverage, employee and family assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage

- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching

- Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid statutory holidays

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