Operations Leadership Development Program (LDP) - Emerging Leader

Job Title: Operations Leadership Development Program - Emerging Leader
Job Title of Immediate Supervisor: Plant Manager or designee during each rotation

Rate of Pay: $72,000

Other benefits: relocation assistance, sign-on bonus, housing stipend to higher cost of living plant’s

 
SUMMARY 
The Operations Leadership Development Program – Emerging Leader supports the converting production departments in helping to lead and direct engineering and continuous improvement projects involving production teams and employees in all manufacturing plant departments; may plan and assign work, ensure quality production and maximum efficiencies, enforce policy and procedures, recommend and implement improvements in production methods, participate in team activities.
 
This position is a rotational role, receiving on-the-job training while working in multiple manufacturing plant locations.


TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Main tasks and responsibilities may include:

• Utilize engineering, manufacturing, supply chain education and background


• Facilitate daily goal setting to achieve safety, quality, and productivity metrics and goals in all areas; report on shift results.


• Ensure effective and positive employee relations.


• Provide coaching and counseling to production operators and crew members.


• Drive continuous improvement activities and projects.


• Assist in performing preventative maintenance of equipment.


• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment and have excellent communication/interpersonal skills.


• Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned.


• Follow all company policies & procedures, reflect organizational core values and strive to maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times.


• Possess basic mechanical abilities with problem solving/troubleshooting skills.


• Audits quality, safety, food safety, and environmental housekeeping procedures.


• Work overtime as needed, which may require extended shifts, weekends, and holidays


• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

Education

• 4 year college degree in engineering, business, or sales discipline required                                                                                      

 Professional background

• Previous experience or strong desire to work in manufacturing organization, preferred                                                                          

  
Professional competencies 

• Knowledge of, and experience with, printing and converting industry and equipment; preferred


• Demonstrated evidence of critical thinking, logic, patience, reasoning, empathy, continuous learning and development


• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; advanced skills preferred


• Customer Focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers


• Respect and Teamwork - Relates well to people throughout the organization, builds appropriate rapport, and builds constructive and effective relationships.


• Deals with issues directly and in a timely manner; doesn't allow problems to fester; regularly reviews performance and holds timely discussions.


• Leading Others - Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretch objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.


• Innovation & Problem Solving - Uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.


• Performance – sets goals and works to achieve them; understand the metrics of success; motivates and encourages self and others to achieve greatness.

  
Soft skills 

• Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and oral)


• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and attention to detail


• Ability to effectively build and lead teams