Management Trainee

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Management Trainee at our Calgary manufacturing plant. Management Trainee is a developmental role where the trainee will learn all aspects of the foam manufacturing which include production activities, shipping and receiving, equipment, and inventory. The trainee will learn to lead a high-performance work team across multiple product lines and processes to meet production goals and to optimize performance and operational profitability.

Your additional responsibilities as Management Trainee will include:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages the work of all department supervisors.


• Manages and supervises all hourly employees, visitors, and contractors working in the assigned department and/or area of responsibility; also, when working outside of regular hours, on weekends, and holidays.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the completion of all production activities in the assigned area of responsibility.


• Collaborate with senior management to ensure timely achievement of the goals set for each year.


• Train, coach, and mentor supervisors and all hourly employees.


• Monitor and evaluate the performance of all direct reports.


• Liaise with Maintenance Manager to ensure timely completion of the PMs.


• Lead investigations of all internal and external complaints.


• Adhere to and enforce health and safety rules and protocols.


• Conduct production floor survey and ensure bottlenecks removal.


• Manage department consumables.


• Maintain ongoing communication with the assigned CSR.


• Enforce quality program standards and records keeping requirements.


• Prepare operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities.


• Ensure productivity levels and all operational objectives are met.


• Review and track inventory of materials.


• Maintain production reports.


• Develop and/or revise SOPs and safe work protocols.


• Conduct periodic observations in the work areas to enforce health & safety standards.


• Review and approve personnel time records on a daily basis.


• Use Kaizen continuous improvement methods to achieve goals.


• Monitor and maintain SAP production reports.


• Promote and maintain the value of order philosophy and activities.


• Maintain applied knowledge of company's H&S management system.


• Maintain applied knowledge of company's Quality management system.


• Maintain applied knowledge of relevant SAP transactions.


• Participate in new hires selection process.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Leadership abilities to mentor and coach employees and boost morale.


• Employee training skills and experience.


• Project management skills.


• A strong working knowledge of safety regulations related to manufacturing business.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• Strong verbal and written communication.


• Ability to work with a team and independently in a time-sensitive environment.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.


• SAP experience is an asset.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.


• 3 – 5 years manufacturing management experience.