Accelerated Leadership Program - Manufacturing Leadership

Schaeffler; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Housing during rotations

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness days

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. invites applicants to its Accelerated Leadership Development Program, a two-year manufacturing leadership initiative featuring four six-month rotations across the North American region, including potential international assignments.

The first rotation starts in Cheraw, SC, with a guaranteed permanent position in Cheraw upon graduation. Participants will work with mentors, gain exposure to production management, quality, and logistics, and receive leadership training,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• GPA 3.0 required.
• Two co-ops/internships in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate every 6 months; company housing provided.

Responsibilities

• Participate in four six-month rotations across North America, including Cheraw, SC.
• Partner with a mentor to develop leadership and best practices.
• Gain experience in production management, quality, continuous improvement, logistics, and plant management.
• Complete rotation milestones and prepare for a Production Leader role.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Relocation willingness

Mentorship programs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Cheraw, SC. Upon graduation of the program, a permanent position in Cheraw, SC is guaranteed.

Manufacturing Leadership Path Responsibilities:

• 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

For this high-potential development program, we are looking for candidates who are ambitious, creative, enthusiastic, and passionate about leadership and their professional growth.

• 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.

Our 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

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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.

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