Operations Engineer – Operations Rotation Program

Operations Engineer – Operations Rotation Program

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running.

We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

The Operations Rotation Program is a 12-month development program at an evaporation or solar site for production, technical, and leadership development. This program is for chemical, industrial, or mechanical engineers who have recently earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a master’s degree in engineering.

Over the course of the program, the engineer will participate in three to four distinct rotational assignments, ranging from three to four months in length. Rotations may include working in the following departments:

• Production
• Mill
• Maintenance
• Shipping

Each program participant will be mentored by seasoned technical, operations, and maintenance professionals. The Operations Rotation Program begins in Spring or Summer 2025 and positions are available in several locations throughout the United States, including Grand Saline, TX;
Manistee, MI;
Rittman, OH;
Fairless Hills, PA; and Grantsville, UT. Each program participant will gain exposure to fundamentals in a manufacturing environment, such as:

• Safety leadership
• Supervisory leadership
• Maintenance planning
• Systems, process and product technologies
• Operational management
• Financial and sales acumen

About the Program:

• Rotations are designed around a business unit’s specific needs and provide exposure to the site’s senior management team.
• Rotations provide a “big picture” view of the business and hands-on experiences to grow your engineering skills in multiple technical areas.
• Program participants are assigned a mentor at the beginning of their placement who assists in their development.
• After each rotation, program participants will present on their rotational experience to the Business Unit President, CHRO, and other Operations leaders.
• Program participants will receive formal and informal feedback throughout each rotation to ensure continued growth.
• Program participants will develop the following competencies:
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Technical Skills

At the end of the program, the Operations Rotation Program graduate may interview for full-time placement in a technical or managerial role. Through the program, the program participant will be professionally prepared to contribute to their designated assignment and able to fully embrace the organization’s culture and environment while embodying the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

What we are looking for:

• Candidates who will take initiative to drive results, execute goals, and demonstrate a desire to learn and grow.
• Demonstrated desire to develop technical and leadership skills in a manufacturing environment, while furthering their career and long-term impact at Morton Salt.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and revise processes to improve the safety, quality and efficiency of the product and / or process and generate cost savings.
• Responsible for activities related to the development of new processes including researching current and emerging technologies, evaluating process safety, quality and cost.
• Apply engineering understanding in a hands-on environment, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with others for optimal results.
• Identify and solve issues with processes and equipment. Troubleshoot possible causes and coordinate the activities of maintenance, production and other available resources to implement cost effective solutions.
• Apply mechanical, manufacturing, systems and/or industrial…