Operations Trainee

Carpenter Co.; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. has a great opportunity for an Operations Trainee in the Consumer Products Division at Altoona, PA. You will shadow managers and gain department management experience to prepare for future promotions.

You will support the Plant Manager, learn processes and supervision, and develop leadership skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or Manufacturing/Industrial field required.
• Proven history of accomplishments in work experience and/or projects.
• Prior management experience preferred.
• Willingness to work as a team member in a hands-on production environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with processes, machinery, and supervision of manufacturing procedures.
• Assist the Plant Manager in operation, management, and supervision of departments.
• Supervise department personnel and assets and contribute to profit.
• Identify and develop capable people with talent for the company.
• Maintain a safe operation per company standards and guidelines.

Skills

Team player

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Engineering/Manufacturing)

Job description

Carpenter Co. has a great opportunity available for an Operations Trainee located at our Consumer Products Division in Altoona, PA. This opportunity will directly support the Plant Manager in all aspects of the plant environment, while training to perform management duties within the plant, and developing toward greater promotional opportunities.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The Operations Trainee will be expected to shadow other managers and gain department management experience throughout the Altoona plant.

Job Responsibilities

• Become familiar with processes, machinery, and supervision of manufacturing procedures.
• Work with the Plant Manager to assist in the operation, management, and supervision of various departments.
• Supervision of department personnel and assets and generate a profit.
• Identify and develop capable people with the talent to contribute to the company.
• Manage and maintain a safe operation as per all company standards and guidelines.
• Establish and maintain a level of quality consistent with customer expectations using Kaizen continuous improvement methods.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Reviews production/operating reports, resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent delays.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Approve daily production schedules and plan future production requirements.
• Ensure the adherence to the daily agenda, monitor and adjust as require.
• Review and approve all department personnel time records on a weekly and/or bi-weekly basis.
• Ensure company policy is being communicated and adhered to.

Skills And Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. Business, Engineering or Manufacturing/Industrial field is preferred.
• Prior history of successful accomplishments in work experience and/or projects
• Prior management experience is preferred
• Willingness to work as a team member in a "hands-on" production environment
• Ability to work successfully in an autonomous environment
• Capability to work under just-in-time and lean manufacturing theories
• Willingness and ability to travel when necessary

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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