MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT TRAINEE

Por qué te necesitamos? The Manufacturing Management Trainee Program is designed to provide a strong foundation for future leaders through comprehensive, hands-on experiences in key functions at our manufacturing site.
The one-year program includes rotations through core functions of our manufacturing process and systems including all wet-end job functions, dry-end job functions, warehousing, MES systems, training systems, Continuous improvement tools and methods, as well as leadership methods/practices, providing an opportunity to learn, grow, and gain an in-depth understanding of our business from multiple perspectives.
Dedicated mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals, as well as skills development that promote leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, are keys to the success of this position.
These experiences prepare the job holder for a future management role.
The company reserves the right to shorten or lengthen the trainee period.
Production – 40% of the time Oversee daily production activities, ensuring schedules and targets are met.
Participate in hands-on production work to understand machinery, workflows, and equipment maintenance.
Monitor safety standards and practices within production areas to promote a safe working environment.
Shadow production supervisors to learn effective team management and reporting practices.
Operational Systems – 30% of the time Learn the MES for production reporting and lead improvements in loss coding to provide more accurate and consistent data.
Assess job functions throughout the production department to organize SOPs, OPLs, and other training documents to build the library in the company training system to improve facility training.
Work with the digital manufacturing team to develop tools in MDH to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Collaborate with department heads to develop custom reports to highlight key manufacturing indicators and trends.
Continuous Improvement – 30% of the time Participate in WCM and Lean and Six Sigma training to understand continuous improvement methodologies.
Work on cross-functional projects aimed at improving efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing production quality.
Assist in mapping processes, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing changes for improved workflows.
Collaborate with different departments to gather feedback and ideas for ongoing operational improvement.
Complete Root Cause Analysis investigations using tools such as EWOs and HERCAs to identify root causes of losses and implement solutions to eliminate associated losses.
Lead 5S initiatives to drive a clean, safe, work environment that enables operators to work more efficiently.
Participate in projects to optimize material usage and reduce waste.
¿Este trabajo es para ti? Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline is Required.
A Minimum of six months experience in a Manufacturing Environment Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required Strong communication skills required Ability to relocate in the future is preferred Algo más sobre nosotros