Operations Leadership Development Program; LDP - Emerging Leader

Position: Operations Leadership Development Program (LDP) - Emerging Leader
Job Title:

Operations/Sales Leadership Development Program - Emerging Leader

Job Title of Immediate Supervisor:
Plant Manager or designee during each rotation

Business Unit / Sector:
Transcontinental Packaging - All Sectors and Business Units

Rate of Pay: $72,000

Other benefits: relocation assistance, sign-on bonus, housing stipend to higher cost of living plant's

SUMMARY

The Operations Leadership Development Program - Emerging Leader supports the converting production departments in helping to lead and direct engineering and continuous improvement projects involving production teams and employees in all manufacturing plant departments; may plan and assign work, ensure quality production and maximum efficiencies, enforce policy and procedures, recommend and implement improvements in production methods, participate in team activities.

This position is a rotational role, receiving on-the-job training while working in multiple manufacturing plant locations.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Main tasks and responsibilities may include:

* Utilize engineering, manufacturing, supply chain education and background

* Facilitate daily goal setting to achieve safety, quality, and productivity metrics and goals in all areas; report on shift results.

* Ensure effective and positive employee relations.

* Provide coaching and counseling to production operators and crew members.

* Drive continuous improvement activities and projects.

* Assist in performing preventative maintenance of equipment.

* Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment and have excellent communication/interpersonal skills.

* Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned.

* Follow all company policies & procedures, reflect organizational core values and strive to maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times.

* Possess basic mechanical abilities with problem solving/troubleshooting skills.

* Audits quality, safety, food safety, and environmental housekeeping procedures.

* Work overtime as needed, which may require extended shifts, weekends, and holidays

* Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

Education

* 4 year college degree in engineering, business, or sales discipline required

Professional background

* Previous experience or strong desire to work in manufacturing organization, preferred

Professional competencies

* Knowledge of, and experience with, printing and converting industry and equipment; preferred

* Demonstrated evidence of critical thinking, logic, patience, reasoning, empathy, continuous learning and development

* Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; advanced skills preferred

* Customer Focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers

* Respect and Teamwork - Relates well to people throughout the organization, builds appropriate rapport, and builds constructive and effective relationships.

* Deals with issues directly and in a timely manner; doesn't allow problems to fester; regularly reviews performance and holds timely discussions.

* Leading Others - Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretch objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.

* Innovation & Problem Solving - Uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.

* Performance - sets goals and works to achieve them; understand the metrics of success; motivates and encourages self and others to achieve greatness.

Soft skills

* Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and oral)

* Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and attention to detail

* Ability to effectively build and lead teams

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