Manufacturing Operations Associate

Coastal Elite Pro; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Mentor, OH offers a Leadership Development Program – Manufacturing Rotational Role. This full-time program rotates across casting, machining, quality, and supply chain within manufacturing operations. Participants support shop-floor projects and data-driven process improvements while collaborating with operations leaders.

Includes formal training, mentoring, and exposure to aerospace-related manufacturing technologies to prepare for progression into future leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of casting, machining, quality, and supply chain.
• Collaborates effectively with leadership and teams.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to support safety and quality goals.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects across production areas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Manufacturing basics

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety & quality mindset

Job description

Leadership Development Program – Manufacturing Rotational Role

Rotational full-time development program across casting, machining, quality, and supply chain within manufacturing operations. Participants support shop-floor projects and data-driven process improvements while collaborating with operations leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with implementation of Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to support safety and quality goals.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and process enhancements across multiple areas of production.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (casting, machining, quality, supply chain).
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with leadership and teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Includes formal training, mentoring, and exposure to advanced aerospace-related manufacturing technologies to support progression into future leadership roles.