Operations Leadership Development Program; LDP - Emerging Leader

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

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

** 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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** Job Category:
** CO-OP & Interns

Full-Time