Manufacturing Operations Rotational Associate

Bennetts Company; Grand River (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennetts Company in Ohio is launching a Leadership Development Program within Manufacturing Operations. Participants rotate across casting, machining, quality, and supply chain, contributing to shop-floor projects and data-driven improvements.

Participants gain structured training and mentoring to build capabilities for future leadership roles, with opportunities to apply learning across multiple manufacturing areas and collaborate with senior leaders to drive safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data.
• Interest in Lean/continuous improvement and measurable performance.
• Team-oriented mindset with ability to collaborate with cross-functional leaders.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn advanced aerospace-related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with implementing Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operational leaders to support safety and quality objectives.
• Apply learning to support projects across multiple manufacturing areas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Lean/CI mindset

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Willingness to learn aerospace tech

Job description

Leadership Development Program (Manufacturing Operations)

Participate in a rotational, full-time program across core manufacturing functions including casting, machining, quality, and supply chain. Contribute to shop-floor projects and support data-driven process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with implementing Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operational leaders to support safety and quality objectives.
• Apply learning to support projects across multiple manufacturing areas.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret operational data.
• Interest in Lean/continuous improvement and measurable performance.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate with cross-functional leaders.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn advanced aerospace-related technologies.

Program support includes structured training and mentoring to build capabilities for future leadership roles.