Operations Leadership Development Program

About the Role

The Operations Leadership Development Program (“OLDP”) Associate will implement and improve manufacturing processes required to meet the needs of the operation for both existing and new products. This program offers participants hands-on experience in operations, manufacturing, and product development.

Mission Statement

The Operations Leadership Development Program empowers, equips, and trains the future leaders of the company by providing them with growth opportunities, leadership exposure, and real operational challenges in multiple business units.

Program Highlights

• Interact daily with factory workers, engineers, supervisors, planners, and others.
• Take direction from leaders at the specific site.
• Ideally prior experience working with an organization that utilizes continuous improvement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement process improvements.
• Work as part of a team addressing process, quality, or lean improvement opportunities.
• Lead teams to complete productivity, lean, quality, and product startup projects.
• Develop leadership skills in Operations through on-the-job experiences participating on and leading projects that drive high performance.
• Rotate through technical, supervisory, and project-driven positions in Operations during each 12-month assignment at a location.
• Potential project assignments include: Lean Manufacturing/Process Controls/Formal Kaizens, Technology and Plant Floor improvements, Quality Control, Supply Chain, Operational Productivity and Financial Metrics, Engineering/New Product Development, and Employee Engagement.
• Emphasis on project leadership, technical proficiency, and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• Present results of projects and initiatives with the company North America senior leadership team.
• Ongoing contact with the executive sponsor of the program.
• BS degree in Engineering with concentrations in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering or similar technical degrees are preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to utilize individual and team strengths to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to perform in cross-functional teams.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional computer skills.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally and to be relocated.
• Strong commitment to a career in operations management.
• Knowledge of business concepts and strategy.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Proven work ethic through internship, prior research, or co-op experience in engineering or manufacturing.
• Proven experience effectively working in teams.
• Demonstrated leadership aptitude.