Manu Mgmt Trainee D (PLT)

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Management Development Program (MMDP) – EHS & Maintenance Scheduling role is a developmental leadership position designed to build future manufacturing leaders while providing direct operational support to the plant. This role has primary responsibility for coordinating Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities and managing maintenance scheduling to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

The MMDP will work cross‑functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS to ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements, effective preventive maintenance execution, and continuous improvement in plant reliability and safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

• Support implementation and sustainment of all plant EHS programs in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, and local regulations).


• Assist with safety training, onboarding, and refresher programs for employees and contractors.


• Participate in incident investigations, near‑miss reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.


• Coordinate and track safety audits, inspections, and regulatory documentation.


• Promote a strong safety culture by reinforcing safe behaviors, hazard recognition, and employee engagement in EHS initiatives.


• Support environmental compliance activities including waste management, spill prevention, and required reporting.

Maintenance Scheduling & Coordination

• Own the maintenance scheduling process, including preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance, and planned corrective work.


• Coordinate maintenance schedules with Operations to minimize downtime and support production goals.


• Maintain and update maintenance schedules within the CMMS, ensuring accuracy, prioritization, and completion tracking.


• Monitor PM compliance and work order backlog; escalate risks related to equipment reliability or safety.


• Support maintenance planning activities, including parts availability, labor coordination, and outage planning.


• Assist with tracking maintenance KPIs such as PM compliance, downtime, and work order completion.

Operations & Leadership Development

• Gain working knowledge of plant equipment, processes, and production workflows.


• Lead or support continuous improvement projects related to safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.


• Participate in shift meetings, safety talks, and cross‑functional planning discussions.


• Develop leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills through hands‑on plant involvement and mentorship.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Safety, Operations Management, or a related field (or 5 years equivalent experience for internal candidates).


• Strong interest in manufacturing leadership, safety, and maintenance reliability.


• Working knowledge of EHS principles and maintenance concepts, or demonstrated ability to learn quickly.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); experience with CMMS systems preferred.


• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.


• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Internship or co‑op experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or EHS.


• Familiarity with OSHA regulations, safety management systems, or preventive maintenance programs.


• Experience coordinating schedules or projects across multiple departments.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, and industrial equipment.


• Ability to walk the plant floor, climb stairs and ladders, and wear required PPE.


• Occasional off‑shift or weekend support as needed for maintenance activities or incident response.

Competitive Salary, with a general salary range of $96,336.00 to $120,420.00, or higher depending on education and experience. 

Relocation assistance eligible. 

Development Path

This MMDP role is intended as a developmental position with exposure to multiple plant functions. Successful candidates may progress into roles such as Maintenance Supervisor, EHS Coordinator, Operations Supervisor, or other manufacturing leadership positions based on performance and business needs. Must be willing to relocate for future promotional opportunities.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits to include:

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• 401(k) with employer match


• Retirement Account


• Parental Leave


• Fertility Services


• Adoption Assistance


• Paid Vacation


• Paid Holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Life Insurance


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability


• Flexible spending accounts


• Wellness Program with medical premium incentives

• And more…

-COVID Vaccine Personal Choice Employer

-Interested / Qualified candidates, please apply online

-No phone calls or third-party recruiters, please

-Employment ready applicants only

COMPANY INFORMATION:

National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands.  The National Gypsum name – through its Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® product lines – has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925.

For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry’s best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future® one project at a time.

National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate, LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Gold Bond Canada, LLC; ProForm Finishing Products, LLC; PermaBASE Building Products, LLC; and Unifix Inc.

HIRING ENTITY:         ProForm Finishing Products, LLC

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position.  The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations.

All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including:  NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc , are Equal Opportunity Employers.  Please visit www.nationalgypsum.com to view all of our exciting employment opportunities.   Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation.  Pre-employment drug screening is required.  All companies participate in E-Verify.  E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.  www.dhs.gov/e-verify.