About Our Company Lipman Family Farms is the largest field tomato grower in North America and a trusted partner in fresh produce. Family-owned and operated for over 75 years, Lipman is committed to sustainable farming, food safety, operational excellence, and cultivating strong relationships with our customers, employees, and communities. With operations across the U.S. and Mexico, we take pride in producing fresh, high-quality products while growing our people and developing the next generation of leaders. Position Summary The Operations Management Program is a full-time leadership development opportunity designed to bring high-potential, early-career talent into Lipman Family Farms and build future operational leadership capability across the organization. Participants gain meaningful, hands-on experience through assignments across Lipman operations based on genuine business needs, organizational priorities, individual readiness, and demonstrated performance. Rather than following a predetermined rotation schedule, each participant's experience is individualized to provide exposure to areas where they can contribute, learn, and develop while strengthening Lipman's leadership bench.

Important:

This is a hands-on operations development role—not a traditional office-based management training program. Participants will spend significant time inside active operations working alongside frontline employees and operational leaders. Assignments may include production, food processing, agriculture, warehousing, distribution, supply chain, logistics, and other operating environments. Who This Program Is Designed For We are looking for early-career professionals who have already gained meaningful exposure to operations and know they want to build a career in operations and leadership. Candidates do not need to know how to manage an operation today; they should have enough hands-on experience to understand the environment, a strong desire to learn the business from the ground up, and the potential to grow into positions of increasing responsibility. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, Agriculture, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. Minimum of 6 months of meaningful, hands-on experience in an operational environment gained through full-time employment, internship, co-op, military service, or other substantive work experience. Operational experience may include manufacturing, food production or processing, agriculture, warehouse/distribution, supply chain, logistics, maintenance/engineering, or a similar operating environment. Demonstrated interest in building a career in operations and progressing toward operations leadership. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated initiative, drive, accountability, curiosity, and eagerness to learn. Ability to manage changing priorities and adapt to different operating environments. Willingness and ability to work hands-on in active operating environments and alongside frontline employees. Willingness and ability to travel and temporarily or permanently relocate to different Lipman locations based on business needs and development opportunities. Relevant experience should include direct exposure to day-to-day operations. Candidates whose experience is primarily administrative, customer service, retail, or office-based without meaningful operational exposure may not meet the experience requirements for this program. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOperational Experience & Responsibility Work in assigned operational roles and locations based on current business needs and development opportunities. Take ownership of meaningful day-to-day responsibilities and contribute as an active member of the assigned operation. Develop a working understanding of operational processes, workflows, performance expectations, and key business drivers. Work alongside operational leaders and frontline employees to understand how work is performed and how decisions affect safety, quality, service, productivity, cost, and people. Learn Lipman's operating practices, culture, expectations, and approach to leadership through direct experience. Demonstrate a willingness to roll up your sleeves, work hands-on within the operation, and learn the business from the ground up. Business & Operational Improvement Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, quality, efficiency, service, or cost. Assist with operational projects and initiatives based on the needs of the assigned location or function. Use data, observation, and collaboration to evaluate operational challenges and recommend practical solutions. Participate in problem-solving activities and follow improvement initiatives through implementation when appropriate. Develop an understanding of how individual operating decisions connect to broader organizational performance. Leadership Development Build leadership capability through progressively increasing responsibility and exposure to different operational environments. Develop effective working relationships with frontline employees, supervisors, managers, and senior leaders. Demonstrate initiative, accountability, adaptability, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn. Seek and respond constructively to coaching and feedback. Learn how to lead through influence, communication, collaboration, and personal accountability. Demonstrate readiness for additional responsibility as knowledge, experience, and performance grow. Program Assignments & Mobility Participate in assignments that may vary in duration, location, function, and scope based on business need and individual development. Remain flexible and willing to travel and temporarily or permanently relocate between Lipman locations as opportunities and organizational needs arise. Transition between assignments as determined by business leadership and program leadership. Adapt quickly to new teams, operating environments, responsibilities, and challenges. Understand that no two participants are expected to follow the same development path. Program Structure The Operations Management Program is intentionally designed to remain flexible.

Participants should expect:

A targeted program duration of approximately 18-24 months, which may vary by candidate and organizational need. Individualized assignments rather than a fixed or predetermined rotation schedule. Assignments based on genuine business needs, development opportunities, demonstrated readiness, and performance. Exposure to different operations, locations, leaders, and business challenges as appropriate. Regular feedback and evaluation throughout the program. Increasing levels of responsibility as capabilities are demonstrated. Consideration for permanent placement based on individual performance, demonstrated readiness, organizational fit, and available business opportunities. Successful completion of the program does not guarantee a specific position, title, location, or career path. The goal is to prepare participants to compete successfully for permanent opportunities where their capabilities align with the needs of the organization. This Program May Be a Fit for You If You... Have spent meaningful time working in or around an operating environment and know that operations is where you want to build your career. Enjoy being on the floor, in the facility, or in the operation—not only behind a desk. Are curious about why an operation performs the way it does and how it can perform better. Are comfortable learning from and working alongside frontline employees before being asked to lead them. Want meaningful responsibility early in your career and are willing to earn greater responsibility through performance. Are genuinely open to travel and relocation and want exposure to different parts of the business. See yourself eventually leading people, processes, and operations. Career Development & Permanent Placement The Operations Management Program is designed to develop future contributors and leaders while strengthening Lipman's bench depth in areas of business need. Throughout the program, participants will be evaluated on performance, leadership potential, adaptability, operational knowledge, initiative, and readiness for increased responsibility. Participants who successfully demonstrate their capabilities may transition into permanent roles within the organization as opportunities become available. Permanent placement will be determined by the needs of the business, individual performance, demonstrated readiness, and organizational fit. Physical & Work Environment Requirements Because assignments may vary, specific physical and work environment requirements will depend on the location and operational assignment.

Participants may be required to:

Work in agricultural, manufacturing, processing, warehouse, distribution, office, and other operational environments. Work in both hot and cold room environments. Spend extended periods standing, walking, or working within active operating facilities. Work around production equipment and varying environmental conditions. Follow all applicable safety, food safety, quality, and operational procedures. Work schedules that may vary based on operational needs, including occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, or extended hours. Travel between or temporarily relocate to Lipman facilities as required by program assignments. Equal Employment Opportunity Lipman Family Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Prescription drug insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): How much hands-on experience do you have working in an operational environment such as manufacturing, food production, agriculture, warehousing, distribution, logistics, supply chain, or a similar operation? This role requires working hands-on in active operating environments, which may include production facilities, warehouses, agricultural operations, hot/cold environments, and time spent on the floor alongside frontline employees. Are you willing and able to work in these environments Yes or No Please identify the type(s) of operational environment in which you gained this experience. Manufacturing/Production, Food Processing, Agriculture, Warehouse/Distribution, Supply Chain/Logistics, Maintenance/Engineering, Other operational environment; I do not have operational experience Which statement best describes your career interest? I want to build a career in operations/operations leadership; I am interested in operations but am exploring several career paths; I am primarily interested in corporate/administrative roles; Other Assignments may require travel and temporary or permanent relocation to different Lipman Family Farms locations. Are you willing to relocate based on program and business needs?

Yes or No Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

food manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred) Operations management: 3 years (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 50% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person