Leadership Development Program

Tharp Consulting; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting in Bloomington, MN seeks high-potential early-career talent for a Leadership Development Program with multi-rotation exposure to plant operations, production planning, quality, and supply chain within a manufacturing environment.

Participants gain hands-on experience, lead small projects, and analyze performance data to drive measurable improvements. The program emphasizes collaboration, initiative, and rapid learning in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Early-career mindset with potential for leadership.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret performance data.
• Team-oriented, collaborative approach.
• Driven to learn, improve processes, and take initiative on projects.

Responsibilities

• Gain operational experience across manufacturing functions.
• Lead and support small projects to drive measurable results.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems and improve outcomes.

Skills

Early-career mindset

Analytical skills

Team-oriented

Initiative

Job description

Seeking high-potential early-career talent for a Leadership Development Program in manufacturing. This multi-rotation role provides hands-on exposure to plant operations, production planning, quality, and supply chain within a paints and coatings manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain operational experience across manufacturing functions.
• Lead and support small projects to drive measurable results.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems and improve outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Early-career mindset with high potential for leadership growth.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret performance data.
• Team-oriented, collaborative approach.
• Drive to learn, improve processes, and take initiative on projects.