Production Leadership Trainee – Minerals Processing

Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc; Cedarville Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Medical insurance

Job summary

Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc. seeks a Production Manager Trainee to learn the Minerals Processing Industry under senior management guidance.

This entry-level program spans 18–24 months with cross-department exposure, safety, quality, operations, and maintenance training to prepare for future leadership roles. Candidates should be willing to relocate as needed and demonstrate initiative, technical aptitude, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business or a related field; relevant internships or equivalent experience are also considered.
• Industry background in manufacturing related to mining, paper mills, steel plants, refractory, heavy equipment fabrication, stone processing, cement plants, etc. is a plus.
• Qualified candidates will exhibit a positive and proactive attitude with high initiative and the ability to perform with minimal supervision.
• Good technical aptitude and analytical skills.
• Detail and process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities.
• Resourceful and well organized.

Responsibilities

• Receives training and performs duties in departments such as Safety, Quality, Operations, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Human Resources, IT, Engineering, etc.
• Safety – Learn and positively impact safety procedures, participate in safety related activities, observe workforce/workplace and make recommendations as required, review and learn investigative procedures, etc.
• Quality – Learn and positively impact the Total Quality System, Continuous Improvement System etc.
• Operations – Learn and positively impact standard operating procedures, root cause analysis, predicative/preventative maintenance, productivity requirements/maximization, material usage, metrics, manage equipment, standard reporting procedures, logistics, etc.
• Maintenance – learn and positively impact preventative/predicative maintenance system, SAP, work orders, supply procurement, etc.
• Employee Relations – Learn how to develop/train/mentor employees, understand hourly job responsibilities, participate in disciplinary procedures, direct and assign work, administer the labor contract (as applicable), participate in contract negotiations/grievance meetings, etc. (as applicable), provide negative and positive feedback as appropriate, foster positive workplace, communicate effectively, etc.
• Adapt to working with different sets of people and in different departments on any given day.
• Gain as much knowledge of the organization as possible in preparation for a future leadership role.
• Can locate, interpret and understands Company Policies and Procedures.
• Observes staff to learn necessary methods and procedures of the Minerals Processing Industry.
• Involved in maintenance, production, daily/weekly CIMS, safety, and continuous improvement meetings.
• Participate in annual budgeting process.
• Be a contributing member to the daily activities of the management team(s).
• Works with senior management to set goals and objectives.
• Monitors progress with the help of key personnel.
• And other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Technical aptitude

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business or related field

Job description

Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc. seeks a Production Manager Trainee to learn the Minerals Processing Industry under senior management guidance.

This entry-level program spans 18–24 months with cross-department exposure, safety, quality, operations, and maintenance training to prepare for future leadership roles. Candidates should be willing to relocate as needed and demonstrate initiative, technical aptitude, and strong organizational skills.