Operations Leadership Development Program

About The Program

The Accelerated Manufacturing & Production Excellence Development (AMPED) program is a 2-year rotational program designed to prepare future operations plant leaders. It begins in June 2027 and includes three 8-month rotations across key manufacturing sites in NH and CT. Participants will gain critical operational and leadership experience through structured technical and leadership training, certifications, mentorship, and project-based rotations. The program involves participation across three Marmon Electrical Platforms: Marmon Utility, Marmon Aerospace & Defense, and Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure.

Program Highlights

• Program Start: June 2027
• Rotations: 3 rotations across Production Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Capstone Project: Lead a cross-functional continuous improvement initiative with measurable business impact.
• Mentorship: Paired with a senior operations leader.
• Leadership Training: Focuses on early career readiness, situational leadership, conflict resolution, safety, and lean management.
• Post-Program Role: Graduates will be placed into key Operations roles, targeting Production Supervisor, Process Engineer, Planner, or Quality Control Analyst based on availability, to strengthen the pipeline for Plant Management succession.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in structured rotations across manufacturing operations.
• Analyze and improve production processes using lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve real business challenges.
• Lead initiatives related to people, safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Complete a Continuous Improvement capstone project with measurable ROI.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, or related field (Graduating by May 2027).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership through internships, sports, co-ops, or campus involvement.
• Demonstrated learning agility.
• Willingness to relocate for rotations and post-program placement.
• Ability to commute within the defined working state.
• Ability to travel 10-15%.
• Willingness to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or ERP systems.
• 3.5+ GPA.