Operations Manager in Training: Fast-Track to Plant Manager

International Wire Group, Inc.; New York; On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Leadership development

Job summary

International Wire Group, Inc. is seeking an Operations Management Associate – Plant Manager Development Program in Boonville, NY.

The role offers a structured leadership pathway with hands-on manufacturing experience, mentorship, and progressive assignments designed to promote to Plant Manager in two years or less. You will rotate through core operations, learn the company’s manufacturing processes and systems, shadow leaders, and participate in Lean initiatives to improve performance.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience.
• Proven success leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured leadership development program with exposure to manufacturing operations.
• Rotate through key manufacturing operations including rod breakdown, wire drawing, bunching, stranding, cabling, plating, quality, maintenance, shipping and receiving, and production planning.
• Shadow supervisors and department leaders across multiple shifts to gain frontline experience.
• Partner with Plant Leadership to review production metrics, staffing plans, financial reporting, and operational performance.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Develop leadership skills by coaching employees, solving operational challenges, and driving business results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related field

Tools

Production planning

Job description

International Wire Group, Inc. is seeking an Operations Management Associate – Plant Manager Development Program in Boonville, NY.

The role offers a structured leadership pathway with hands-on manufacturing experience, mentorship, and progressive assignments designed to promote to Plant Manager in two years or less. You will rotate through core operations, learn the company’s manufacturing processes and systems, shadow leaders, and participate in Lean initiatives to improve performance.