Operations Leadership Development Program Associate

Orchid Workshop; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid Workshop in the United States is launching an Operations Leadership Development Program Associate role designed for early‑career engineers. The program rotates across operations, develops leadership and process skills, and targets future site leaders through hands‑on projects.

You'll complete 12‑month assignments, drive improvements in manufacturing processes, lead teams, and present results to North America site leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a focus on operations management.
• Internship, co‑op, or research in engineering or manufacturing demonstrating teamwork.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in continuous improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Implement and refine manufacturing processes to meet operational needs for both current and new products.
• Project Leadership: Lead and participate in teams to successfully complete projects focused on productivity, lean initiatives, quality, and new product startups.
• Operational Rotations: Engage in diverse 12-month assignments across technical, supervisory, and project-driven positions within Operations.
• Leadership Development: Cultivate leadership and technical skills through direct involvement in projects that drive high performance within the company’s Operations.
• Executive Presentation: Present outcomes of projects and initiatives to the company’s North America senior leadership team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Leadership aptitude

Business concepts

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Industrial)

Job description

Operations Leadership Development Program | Orchid Workshop

The Tone:

This is an early career operations leadership development program at Orchid Workshop. Orchid Workshop maintains operations for manufacturing and developing various products. This role is crucial for implementing and improving the processes required for both existing and new products. The program is designed to cultivate future company leaders by offering growth opportunities and tackling real operational challenges across multiple business units.

The TL;DR

• Role: Operations Leadership Development Program Associate
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Relocation required; domestic and international travel
• Team: Member of site operations teams, reporting to site leaders.
• Mission: The program empowers, equips, and trains the company’s future leaders by providing growth opportunities and real operational challenges across multiple business units.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Process Optimization: Implement and refine manufacturing processes to meet operational needs for both current and new products.
• Project Leadership: Lead and participate in teams to successfully complete projects focused on productivity, lean initiatives, quality, and new product startups.
• Operational Rotations: Engage in diverse 12-month assignments across technical, supervisory, and project-driven positions within Operations.
• Leadership Development: Cultivate leadership and technical skills through direct involvement in projects that drive high performance within the company’s Operations.
• Executive Presentation: Present outcomes of projects and initiatives to the company’s North America senior leadership team.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-Level. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Industrial, or similar technical field) with a strong commitment to a career in operations management.
• Experience: Demonstrated work ethic through prior internship, research, or co‑op experience in engineering or manufacturing, including proven experience effectively working in teams.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, solid analytical and problem solving abilities, strong interpersonal and communication skills, exceptional computer skills, demonstrated leadership aptitude, and knowledge of business concepts and strategy.
• Bonus: Prior experience working with an organization that utilizes continuous improvement processes.