Internship Rotational Development Program Jobs in Illinois

Are you driven to turn bold ideas into business success?  Fueled by curiosity?  Open to challenging opportunities?  Passionately care about making a positive impact?

Our 12-month North America Business Leadership Development Program is cultivating high-potential individuals to become the next generation of Business Leaders for ofi North America. This program is more than your next job – it is an accelerated path to leadership for those who possess vision and entrepreneurial ambition, thrive in dynamic environments, and aspire to lead with purpose in a global organization that is redefining the future of food ingredients by driving change for good food and a healthy future.

As part of ofi’s Business Leadership Development Program (BLDP), you will embark on an immersive developmental journey of hands-on experiences that will equip you with deep insights into our value chains, business operations, organizational culture, and strategic initiatives. With ample occasions to propel our business forward, you will have the unique opportunity to grow your career at one of the world’s leading food ingredient suppliers where you will be challenged and rewarded as a full-time member of our talented team from day one.

ofi’s Leadership Program Features:

• Organizational Onboarding to the ofi ecosystem - our people, values, operating model, and what makes us unique.  You will build a strong foundation to belong and succeed within our organization.
• Business Rotations with real-world experiences across all our solution platforms at our corporate offices and operations facilities across North America.  You will take on crucial business responsibilities and work side-by-side with tenured business experts to deliver impactful results.
• Developmental Support including skill-building classes, mentorship by senior leaders, self-discovery assessments, professional networking, and timely feedback.  You will hone your personal effectiveness, leadership skills, and technical capabilities in a supportive setting.
• Capstone Project addressing a high-impact business challenge or emerging opportunity selected by you and your senior leader mentor.  You will showcase your business fluency and leadership aptitude as you present your accomplishments to our Executive Leadership Team.

Upon program completion, you will: 

• Step into a management level role within one of our key North America business areas: Business Development, Business Optimization, Commercialization, Marketing, Sales, and/or Product Management.
• Take on immediate ownership of high impact initiatives, including opportunities to apply data, analytics, and AI enabled tools to drive better decisions and outcomes.
• Expand the scope and scale of your influence with cross-functional teams, customer engagements, and operational priorities.
• Accelerate your leadership trajectory with a path toward P&L leadership
• Leverage the capabilities built during the program — including exposure to AI driven insights, automation, and digital tools — to deliver measurable business results.
• Contribute directly to ofi’s long-term growth by leading projects that blend commercial acumen, operational excellence, and technology-enabled innovation.

What you’ll bring:

• Aptitudes and Strengths
  • Driven and ambitious
  • Articulate and influential
  • Flexible and forward-looking
  • Analytical and solution-oriented
  • Entrepreneurial and a team-player

• Education and Experience
  • Master’s degree in business management, business operations or similar from an accredited academic institution (must be completed by time of hire)
  • Work experience (inclusive of internships) in business development, brand management, planning and sourcing, product management, or sales
  • Formal academic study and/or work experience in Engineering is preferred
  • Experience within the food industry and/or food service is a plus
• Skills and Proficiencies
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communications, negotiating, and influencing
  • Ability to build trusted relationships across all levels, both internally and externally
  • Strong self-initiative with an ability to operate at a high level with minimum supervision
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent analytical skills and comfortable working with business data in an ever-changing environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Proficiency in Salesforce, ERP systems, and/or MRP and planning suites (e.g., Demand Caster) is a plus
• Worksite Details:
  • Full-time (5 days/week) onsite presence
  • Multi-week stays at different worksites across North America during the Program
  • Relocation within the United States for post-program role.  Work locations may include:
    • Bayonne, NJ
    • Blakely, GA
    • Chicago, IL
    • NYC, NY
    • Oxnard, CA
    • Philadelphia Metro Area
    • Phoenix, AZ
    • Samson, AL

ofi provides employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that is designed to support your career, health, and future. A Rewarding Career Awaits!    

The pay for this role ranges from $95,000 - $150,000 annually and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.  

Performance-based Bonuses: Discretionary bonus rewarding company performance as well as your contributions and impact, for eligible roles. 

Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits: Coverage for you (and your eligible dependents) with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future. 

A Culture of Well-being: Paid Volunteer time off, access to events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for you and your family. 

Family Support: Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits and lactation support, including milk shipping for traveling employees. 

Additional Perks That Make a Difference: 

• Vacation time from Day 1 – Your time off starts accruing immediately, growing with your tenure. 
• Paid Sick Leave –   Rest, recover, and return strong – with paid sick leave on ofi. 
• Company Paid Holidays – ofi values work-life balance and the importance of celebrating life’s special moments. 
• 401K Match on Day 1 – Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program. 
• Career Growth and Learning – Join a company committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities. 

At ofi, we don’t just offer jobs—we provide careers built on impact, inclusion, and innovation. Come grow with us! 

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com 

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. [note: posting will also include standard ofi-US job posting statements regarding company description, equal opportunity hiring, pay transparency, benefits, etc.]