Operations Leadership Trainee — Fast-Track to Manager

Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions seeks high-potential early-career professionals through the Leadership Development Program to become the next generation of Operations Managers. You will shadow RVPs and Operations Managers, own regional projects, and learn full P&L accountability while applying TPS and 5S across plants.

Role requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and willingness to relocate to a plant within the hiring region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field. 3–5 years of experience; this is an early‑career program designed for high‑potential emerging leaders. Any operations, manufacturing, industrial, or plant‑floor experience is a strong plus — internships and co‑ops included. Demonstrated leadership experience in any context: academic, athletic, military, community, or professional.
• Understanding of — or strong desire to learn — financial statements, P&L management, and data‑driven business decision‑making. Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs (Lean, 5S, TPS), or continuous improvement frameworks. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; equally comfortable presenting to executives and coaching front‑line employees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); advanced Excel preferred. Must have strong leadership, mentoring, and employee development instincts. Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus. Must be willing and able to relocate to a Trulite plant within the hiring region upon program completion.
• Travel required and flexible on shift or weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and support the Regional Vice President and Operations Managers in daily branch operations including production, maintenance, quality, safety, and shipping/receiving.
• Learn full P&L accountability for a branch location; understand how financial decisions translate to operational outcomes.
• Assist in implementing cost-effective systems of control over capital expenditures, labor allocation, overtime, and operating costs.
• Own a region-specific project driving key metric improvement and measured results.
• Communicate Trulite’s strategic vision clearly to branch management teams.
• Communicate regularly with senior management and support functions.
• Assess plant‑level operational inefficiencies and develop actionable proposals that drive measurable improvement.
• Learn and apply Trulite Production System (TPS) principles; train plant staff on TPS methodology, department‑specific applications, and the benefits of standardization.
• Monitor production floor flow; identify and help resolve bottlenecks across all fabrication departments.
• Support 5S implementation across plant floors: ensure WIP, finished product, and finished goods areas are properly organized, labeled, and maintained.
• Develop working knowledge of glass fabrication processes — including cutting, breakout procedures, furnace operations, Osprey systems, and IG line management.
• Partner with the corporate IT team to support reporting improvements; train branch managers on existing tools and help develop new reports that increase operational visibility.
• Focus on labor productivity and capacity planning as primary support functions.
• Provide active leadership, coaching, and direction to production supervisors, maintenance managers, and plant leadership throughout program rotations.
• Model and reinforce Trulite’s culture of diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect at every level of the organization.
• Lead by example in enforcing company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Identify development opportunities for team members; actively mentor and build a succession pipeline.
• Address employee complaints, resolve workplace conflicts, and drive positive team engagement.
• Maintain full OSHA compliance; champion a zero‑incident safety culture within every facility assigned.
• Perform all other job‑related duties as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial literacy

Lean / TPS

Excel

Communication

Relocation willingness

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Osprey systems

MS Office

Job description

Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions seeks high-potential early-career professionals through the Leadership Development Program to become the next generation of Operations Managers. You will shadow RVPs and Operations Managers, own regional projects, and learn full P&L accountability while applying TPS and 5S across plants.

Role requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and willingness to relocate to a plant within the hiring region.