Operations Leadership Rotational Program

Hydrite; Town of Cottage Grove (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% retirement contribution

$600 wellness incentive per year

Medical/Dental/Vision—eligible first‑a

Job summary

Hydrite is seeking problem-solvers to join its Operations Development Program, which places you first in a plant supervisory seat while you rotate through manufacturing leadership positions. The program spans two to three rotations of nine to twelve months, culminating in a permanent operations role.

You will own safety, supervise teams, and learn process improvements as you advance. The company emphasizes campus recruiting and collaboration with HR to shape your long-term placement and career

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, supply chain, or business.
• Prior leadership experience through internship, co-op, military service, or a previous role is strongly preferred.
• Open to new graduates and to current Hydrite employees moving into operations leadership.
• Willingness to relocate and travel 10–25% is expected.

Responsibilities

• Own safety performance for the assigned area, setting the expectation through daily presence on the floor and through how issues are raised, investigated, and closed.
• Supervise a production or shift team, holding accountability for staffing, coaching, performance conversations, and day-to-day execution against the schedule.
• Learn the site's manufacturing processes in depth, developing the technical fluency needed to make sound operating decisions.
• Lead or contribute to engineering and continuous improvement projects that run alongside daily supervisory responsibilities.
• Take on a second assignment in process engineering, supply chain, maintenance, quality, continuous improvement, or EHS.
• Present an annual report out at the Operations Managers Meeting to expose you to plant management.
• Participate in campus recruiting alongside the Early Talent Program.
• Work with HR and the Operations VP on assignment progress for deliberate permanent placement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Relocation willingness

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, supply chain, or business

Job description

Hydrite is seeking problem-solvers to join its Operations Development Program, which places you first in a plant supervisory seat while you rotate through manufacturing leadership positions. The program spans two to three rotations of nine to twelve months, culminating in a permanent operations role.

You will own safety, supervise teams, and learn process improvements as you advance. The company emphasizes campus recruiting and collaboration with HR to shape your long-term placement and career