Plastics Plant Operations Leader Trainee

Lane Enterprises, LLC; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Plastics Manager Trainee in Wytheville, VA. This hands-on program prepares high-potential candidates for future leadership roles across safety, quality, production, inventory, and team leadership in a 24/7 plastics manufacturing setting.

You will rotate through core areas, monitor operations, analyze performance data, and participate in continuous improvement projects under experienced mentors to develop core leadership competencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing Technology, or related field
• 1–3 years of manufacturing or industrial experience preferred
• Willingness to work across shifts in a 24/7 plant environment

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured rotational training across production, safety, logistics, and quality control
• Assist in monitoring daily operations to meet standards and goals
• Learn to analyze plant data and support continuous improvement projects
• Shadow supervisors to develop leadership, problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Support development and implementation of procedures for efficiency, safety, and quality
• Gain experience in inventory control, scheduling, and process documentation
• Engage in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, safety compliance, and leadership training
• Assist with maintenance coordination and downtime tracking
• Attend team meetings and support plant initiatives and audits

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Communication

Organizational skills

Shift work

MS Office

ERP familiarity

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Lane Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Plastics Manager Trainee in Wytheville, VA. This hands-on program prepares high-potential candidates for future leadership roles across safety, quality, production, inventory, and team leadership in a 24/7 plastics manufacturing setting.

You will rotate through core areas, monitor operations, analyze performance data, and participate in continuous improvement projects under experienced mentors to develop core leadership competencies.