Plant Leadership Trainee: Start Your Operations Career

Quikrete; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Vacation and paid time off

11 paid holidays annually

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The QUIKRETE Companies, LLC is seeking a Manager Trainee for our Danielson, CT facility to develop future plant leadership through a structured training program and hands-on exposure to plant operations.

The role focuses on learning all plant equipment, supporting both operations and administrative tasks, and contributing to continuous improvement while meeting quality standards. Relocation is required for the training period.

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to relocate upon successful completion of the training program (typically 18-24 months).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical degree required
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred
• Proven ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines and strict quality standards
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities
• Demonstrated leadership capability and strong analytical/problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Learn and demonstrate the operation and function of all plant equipment within the manufacturing process
• Perform and understand all plant and administrative roles (excluding commercial driving positions)
• Provide operational support by filling in for short-term staffing needs as required
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret operational reports
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The QUIKRETE Companies, LLC is seeking a Manager Trainee for our Danielson, CT facility to develop future plant leadership through a structured training program and hands-on exposure to plant operations.

The role focuses on learning all plant equipment, supporting both operations and administrative tasks, and contributing to continuous improvement while meeting quality standards. Relocation is required for the training period.