Manufacturing Ops Leadership Rotations Program

Vermeer Corporation; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation in Pella, IA, seeks future Operations leaders through the Operations Development Program (ODP). You will rotate through three eight-month assignments to build leadership and functional skills, preparing you for a role aligned with business needs.

Ideal candidates have a lean manufacturing mindset, curiosity about manufacturing, and a passion for solving real-world problems through collaboration and hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment (internship or previous work experience).
• Ability to manage through challenging and difficult situations.
• Passion for problem solving, utilizing lean manufacturing principles to drive improvement, and working cross functionally with others.
• Demonstration of good oral and written communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• A strong commitment to a career in Operations.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute 3, eight-month rotations to build leadership and functional skills through experiential and formal learning.
• Program rotations include three of the following:
• Production Area Manager
• Engineering (Manufacturing, Quality, or Advanced Manufacturing)
• Continuous Improvement (Operations or Business Process)
• Procurement (Buyer or Commodity Manager)

Skills

Lean mindset

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or Engineering

Job description

Vermeer Corporation in Pella, IA, seeks future Operations leaders through the Operations Development Program (ODP). You will rotate through three eight-month assignments to build leadership and functional skills, preparing you for a role aligned with business needs.

Ideal candidates have a lean manufacturing mindset, curiosity about manufacturing, and a passion for solving real-world problems through collaboration and hands-on learning.