Operations Career Development Program

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Job summary

Swagelok’s Career Development Program invites recent graduates from engineering, operations, or business to rotate through three major assignments over the first three years, each lasting 12–18 months. You’ll gain hands-on operations experience, leadership exposure, and ongoing coaching from senior managers.

The program includes mentorship, structured training, and opportunities across operations, engineering, and HR, with a path toward leadership roles within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business, or a related field.
• Must have completed 1st rotation within Operations Career Development Program.
• Open to working in Northeast Ohio locations: Solon, Strongsville, Eastlake, Highland Hills, or Willoughby without relocation support.

Responsibilities

• Engage in hands-on operational roles to understand the business.
• Participate in projects to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize operations.
• Lead and/or support small to mid-size projects.
• Participate in LEAN/CEDAC events and similar initiatives.
• Present end-of-rotation summaries to company leaders.
• Complete required leadership training on schedule.

Skills

Team collaboration

Rotation willingness

Project management

Leadership

Prioritization

Adaptability

Problem solving

Curiosity

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations management, business, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Swagelok Career Development Program is designed to develop the next generation of leaders and technical professionals within our organization. This unique program offers recent graduates from engineering, operations, or business disciplines the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and leadership skills through various operational and corporate rotations. Participants will rotate through three key assignments, each lasting 12-18 months, in their first three years of employment. The program provides exposure to areas such as operations supervision, engineering, manufacturing/assembly planning, sourcing, customer service, and human resources. These business-critical assignments offer broad, rich operational and business experiences to enable career growth, supplemented with ongoing training, development, mentoring, and support from key management associates.

Program Structure for the this role:

• Rotations: Participants will complete three rotations across different operational areas, each lasting 12-18 months. These rotations will provide exposure to core operations, process improvement, team management, and project execution. The third rotation will be in Production Supervision.
• Mentorship: Each participant will be paired with an experienced leader who will provide guidance, support, and career development advice throughout the program.
• Training: Comprehensive training programs will be offered to enhance technical skills, leadership capabilities, and business acumen.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Engage and engage at a higher level in hands-on operational roles to understand the intricacies of our business.
• Participate in projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and innovation.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize operations and achieve business objectives.
• Adhere to position requirements as stated per the job description of the specific rotation assigned.
• Lead and/or support small to mid-size projects and programs.
• Participate and lead LEAN/CEDAC and other similar events.
• Gain knowledge of key programs and policies critical to the business.
• Present end-of-rotation summaries to key company leaders.
• Achieve required leadership training according to schedule.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business, or a related field
• Must have completed 1st rotation within Operations Career Development Program and have shown increased scope of responsibility in learning and overall performance/competencies.
• Open to working in one of our Northeast Ohio locations: Solon, Strongsville, Eastlake, Highland Hills, or Willoughby without relocation support.

Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to rotate for different assignments.
• Excellent project management capabilities.
• Ability and desire to lead others.
• Effective at juggling multiple priorities in an organized manner.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment.
• Displays a range of problem-solving skills, from logical to creative.
• Intellectually curious and open to new ideas.
• Flexible in responding to shifting priorities or new demands.Flexibility to work various shifts, including off-hours.

Preferred Requirements

• Co-op or other relevant experience in a professional operations capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through campus activities, work experience, and community involvement.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• May be required to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.