Manufacturing Ops Trainee: Lead, Optimize & Improve

Menard, Inc Career Center; Little Rock Township (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Menard, Inc Career Center is seeking a candidate responsible for learning all production, management, and supervision operations in its Midwest Manufacturing facility. This role focuses on ensuring efficient product building, fulfilling orders quickly, managing team members, and maintaining production facilities.

The ideal candidate will enforce safety policies, balance inventory for optimal stock levels, and contribute innovative ideas to improve processes. A proactive approach to team communication and safety compliance is essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all product is built in the most efficient way.
• Ensure that all orders are filled within an acceptable lead time.
• Involved in setting and evaluating production quotas, both quantity and quality.
• Manage and lead team members in your area.
• Work with supervisors and managers in your area to accomplish goals.
• Come up with innovative ideas to improve current processes.
• Keep all production facilities in good repair, orderly, and clean.
• Use equipment to capacity to fill orders.
• Ensure all safety policies are enforced, all training is up to date, and all equipment is guarded and well maintained.
• Keep all safety training and maintenance documented.
• Keep open communication with all Team Members regarding safety issues.
• Attain the highest profit dollars possible.
• Balance inventory and reduce stock to ensure maximum turn and in-stock position.

Job description

Menard, Inc Career Center is seeking a candidate responsible for learning all production, management, and supervision operations in its Midwest Manufacturing facility. This role focuses on ensuring efficient product building, fulfilling orders quickly, managing team members, and maintaining production facilities.

The ideal candidate will enforce safety policies, balance inventory for optimal stock levels, and contribute innovative ideas to improve processes. A proactive approach to team communication and safety compliance is essential for success in this position.