Operations Leadership Trainee — Rotational Program

Webco Industries; Oil City (Venango County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Webco Industries Inc. is launching a two-year Operations Manager Trainee Program designed to develop the next generation of operations leaders.

The program offers four rotations across safety, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial support, with formal presentations to leadership. Participants gain hands-on manufacturing exposure, cross-functional experience, mentoring, and leadership development through project ownership and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Internship or early career experience in manufacturing or operations (preferred).
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement concepts (preferred).
• Experience working on cross-functional teams (highly desired).
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work on the shop floor in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, throughput, and waste reduction.
• Assist with standard work development, process optimization, and performance tracking.
• Lead or support cross-functional teams on assigned projects.
• Communicate operational issues, risks, and improvement opportunities effectively.
• Influence and support change management initiatives on the shop floor.
• Act as a developing leader for hourly and salaried team members.

Skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Drive Initiative

Business Acumen

Application of Knowledge

Leadership Potential

Job description

Webco Industries Inc. is launching a two-year Operations Manager Trainee Program designed to develop the next generation of operations leaders.

The program offers four rotations across safety, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial support, with formal presentations to leadership. Participants gain hands-on manufacturing exposure, cross-functional experience, mentoring, and leadership development through project ownership and continuous improvement initiatives.