Operations Management Associate – Early Career Rotational Program

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking candidates for a 24-month accelerated Engineering Operations Rotation program in the United States. You will complete two rotations across manufacturing, supply chain, and operational excellence, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to leadership.

You will lead and support operational projects, apply Lean and Six Sigma tools, analyze data to close gaps, and collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Graduation by Spring/Summer 2027; available to begin full-time by July 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Relocation within the United States for rotations and post-program placement is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete two rotational assignments over a 24-month accelerated program.
• Gain hands-on experience across manufacturing, supply chain, and operational excellence functions.
• Lead and support operational projects improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Apply Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Analyze data to identify process gaps and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and production teams.
• Present recommendations and results to site and senior leadership.
• Participate in leadership training, mentoring, networking, and mentor meetings.
• Integrate RBS methodologies into daily activities.
• Build connections across rotations and identify aligned post-program placement opportunities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Leadership Experience

Supply Chain Management

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

• Complete two rotational assignments over a 24-month accelerated program
• Gain hands-on experience across manufacturing, supply chain, and operational excellence functions
• Lead and support operational projects improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Apply Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Analyze data to identify process gaps and implement solutions
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and production teams
• Present recommendations and results to site and senior leadership
• Participate in leadership training, mentoring, networking, formal report-outs, and mentor meetings
• Integrate RBS methodologies into daily activities
• Build connections across rotations and identify aligned post-program placement opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline
• Must obtain degree and be available to begin full-time by July 2027
• Senior with strong academic performance; anticipated graduation of Spring/Summer 2027
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Prior experience (internships, co-ops, or full-time) in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain
• Must be able to relocate within the United States for rotations and post-program placement
• Flexibility to work in manufacturing environments (plant, shop floor, etc.)
• Eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization
• 1+ years of relevant experience (internship, co-op, or professional experience) preferredDemonstrated leadership experience
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools
• Export-control eligibility as a U.S. Person or ability to qualify for an applicable license

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Possesses strong analytical skills to identify process gaps and implement data-driven solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Leadership Experience
• Supply Chain Management

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Operational Excellence
• Process Improvement

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Communication
• Mentoring

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing
• Supply Chain
• Operational Projects
• Process Gaps
• RBS Methodologies