Plastics Manufacturing Leadership Trainee

Lane Enterprises, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Plastics Manager Trainee to prepare high-potential candidates for future leadership roles in our plastics manufacturing operations. The role provides hands-on exposure to safety, quality, production, inventory, and team leadership in a 24/7 plant environment.

Under mentorship from experienced managers, you will rotate through key areas, learn performance analysis, and contribute to continuous improvement projects, with potential path to a leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, manufacturing tech or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant manufacturing/industrial experience preferred (internships, co-ops, or full-time).
• Willingness to travel up to 50% as part of training.
• ISO 9000 experience or similar is a plus.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification not required but will be a plus.
• Experience in Injection Molding, Blow Molding, or Extrusion is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured, rotational training program across key areas of plant operations including production, safety, logistics, and quality control.
• Assist in monitoring daily manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with company standards and production goals.
• Learn to analyze plant performance data, identify improvement opportunities, and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Shadow experienced supervisors and managers to learn effective team leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution techniques.
• Support the development and implementation of operational procedures that promote efficiency, safety, and product quality.
• Gain experience in inventory control, scheduling, resource allocation, and process documentation.
• Participate in training programs on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, safety compliance, and leadership development.
• Assist with coordination and follow-up on maintenance, downtime tracking, and equipment performance monitoring.
• Attend regular team meetings and provide support for plant initiatives, audits, and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership interest

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

MS Office Suite

ERP familiarity

Willingness to travel

Lean Six Sigma awareness

Injection/Blow/Extrusion experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Lane Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Plastics Manager Trainee to prepare high-potential candidates for future leadership roles in our plastics manufacturing operations. The role provides hands-on exposure to safety, quality, production, inventory, and team leadership in a 24/7 plant environment.

Under mentorship from experienced managers, you will rotate through key areas, learn performance analysis, and contribute to continuous improvement projects, with potential path to a leadership position.