Ag Operations Leadership Development Program - Various US Locations

Join an award-winning early career program designed to help students build professional skills, explore career interests and gain exposure to ADM’s business and culture.

Work for a global leader connecting farmers, customers and consumers through an extensive agricultural supply chain.

Gain meaningful experience with a company focused on innovation, sustainability and strengthening the global food system.

Build connections with colleagues, mentors and fellow interns across ADM.

Education: Currently pursuing a four-year degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and summer 2029.

Academic performance: Minimum overall GPA of 2.8.

Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location.

Geographic flexibility: Willingness to relocate to an ADM location in North America.

Availability: Must be available for a 12-week internship from mid-May through early August 2027.

Background check: Successful completion of a background check is required.

Work authorization: ADM is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Expand your skills through LinkedIn Learning courses, language training and mentoring programs.

Participate in Employee Resource Groups that promote connection, support and professional growth.

Access ADM’s Employee Assistance Program for resources supporting personal and professional well-being.

Attend professional development sessions focused on career readiness, networking, personal branding and building a professional digital presence.

Connect with ADM leaders, colleagues and fellow interns across the organization.

Be considered for a future internship or full-time opportunity based on performance and business needs.

You’ll complete assignments at ADM grain facilities, offering diverse responsibilities, unique learning opportunities, and valuable experience working as part of a team and leading a team of your own.

You’ll be part of a leadership team facing complex challenges and will wear multiple hats to help solve them.

You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of areas by working on cross-functional teams focused on executing capital or optimization projects. Together, you will identify challenges and implement solutions that improve the efficiency, cost and environmental impact of these projects.

You’ll be empowered to do your best work and continue your personal development through ADM’s extensive training programs, educational opportunities and career development discussions.

Responsible for learning daily facility operations, which includes personnel management, safety and environmental compliance, food safety, quality control, production, cost optimization and efficiencies.

Works with leaders and employees to develop a high level of job proficiency. Understand and analyze maintenance performance and work to improve efficiencies.

Ensures the safety of all personnel through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations; demonstrates safety leadership through participation in all safety processes with a goal of zero injuries.

Strong troubleshooting skills. Learns and applies mechanical and electrical knowledge to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds.

Proactively learns from facility management to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness.

Maintain documentation and identify cost saving ideas.