Accelerated Leadership Development Program - Manufacturing Leadership

Schaeffler; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company housing during rotations

Vacation + wellness days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Job summary

Schaeffler invites you to join the Accelerated Leadership Development Program - Manufacturing Leadership in Fort Mill, SC. This two-year program features four six-month rotations across North America, starting in Fort Mill and ending with a guaranteed permanent role in Fort Mill after graduation.

You will work with a mentor, rotate through production management, quality, CI, logistics, and plant management, and be trained under a 70:20:10 model to accelerate your leadership journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• At least two rotations of relevant co-ops or internships.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; leadership exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a mentor to develop best practices and become a leader.
• Gain knowledge in production management, quality, CI, logistics, and plant management.
• Trained under a 70:20:10 model with hands-on experience, mentoring, and formal training.
• Receive leadership training and tools to develop leadership capabilities.
• Complete rotation development milestones and prepare for a Production Leader role.

Skills

Leadership experience

Organization skills

Communication skills

Willingness to relocate

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

GPA 3.0

Co-ops or internships (2+ rotations)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accelerated Leadership Development Program - Manufacturing Leadership

Location:
Fort Mill, SC, US, 29715

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

The Accelerated Leadership Development Program is a two‑year manufacturing leadership development program comprised of four six‑month rotations that provide cross‑departmental exposure. Each rotation can be located at any of our facilities throughout the North American Region (USA, Mexico and Canada), including the possibility for international rotations. The first rotation will start in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Upon graduation of the program, a permanent position in Fort Mill, South Carolina is guaranteed.

• Partner with a mentor who is an experienced professional engineering manager to develop best practices and evolve into a leader at Schaeffler
• Gain knowledge alongside experts in areas such as production management, quality, continuous improvement, logistics, and plant management
• Trained based on the 70:20:10 model which emphasizes a mixture of hands‑on experience, mentoring, and formal training
• Leadership training and tools to develop leadership skills
• Complete rotation development milestones
• Become equipped for your guaranteed Production Leader position upon graduation

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant Engineering or Engineering Technology
• 3.0 minimum GPA
• At least two rotations of relevant co‑ops or internships
• Experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment preferred
• Leadership experience or exposure preferred
• Thorough understanding of engineering principals
• Excellent Organization and Communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Willingness to relocate every 6 months (company housing provided)
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship

Your Offering

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:

• Company Housing during domestic and international rotations
• 15 Days' Vacation, plus Wellness days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K Match Up To 6%
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Appreciation Events
• See all our Benefits on www.schaefflerbenefits.com

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

https://www.schaeffler.us/careers/

Your contact

Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Sandy Annise Rice
[phone]

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Keywords: Administration, Services & Support; Production; Production Engineering

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

Job Segment: Plant Manager, Production Manager, Engineer, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering