Operations Leadership Development Associate; On-site

Operations Leadership Development Associate (On-site)

The Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) at Tolmar is a two-year, immersive development experience designed for motivated recent college graduates who have demonstrated strong achievement, curiosity, initiative, and the desire to build a meaningful career in operations and manufacturing leadership. Through four distinct six-month rotations, Associates gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing and supporting operational functions and work alongside experienced leaders across Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), Operational Excellence, and Quality Systems.

The program is intentionally structured to challenge high-potential Associates, accelerate learning, strengthen technical and leadership capability, and provide meaningful opportunities to contribute to projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and business performance. Associates are expected to take ownership of their development, seek feedback, learn quickly, and stretch beyond assigned responsibilities. By the end of the program, OLDP Associates will be prepared for potential progression into operations leadership roles at Tolmar, with a primary focus on opportunities within Manufacturing.

• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and propose practical, actionable solutions that demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and ownership.
• Seek out and volunteer for challenging tasks or projects beyond assigned responsibilities, consistently following through to achieve goals and deliver strong results.
• Support and implement process improvements and optimization in manufacturing and operational procedures.
• Participate in leadership training, technical lead assignments, and stretch experiences across departments to develop confidence, adaptability, and leadership skills.
• Enhance technical writing skills by preparing deviation reports, change controls, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and other documentation.
• Learn and support technical troubleshooting activities within Engineering and Maintenance as needed.
• Work closely with cross-departmental project teams to contribute fresh perspective, strong execution, and disciplined follow-through in support of new or improved
• Apply Lean operational concepts by executing key improvement projects, utilizing specialized training provided.
• Use basic statistical methods to support data trending, technical problem solving, process evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for drugs and medical devices, including USP, ICH, and FDA requirements.
• Complete a supervisory rotation supporting the day-to-day leadership of a team of manufacturing operators under the guidance of an experienced leader, with emphasis on employee safety, quality, compliance, production requirements, and applicable HR policies.
• Model high ethical standards, initiative, integrity, reliability, accountability, and trustworthiness in all work activities.
• Promote and sustain a positive, respectful, and harassment-free workplace environment for all employees.
• Operate in accordance with Tolmar’s Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, and all established regulatory, compliance, and safety requirements.
• Participate in and follow all required Tolmar training programs.
• Demonstrate adaptability, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take on additional related duties or stretch assignments as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability and eagerness to quickly develop proficiency in the operational systems that support Tolmar’s Operations.
• Demonstrated skill in effective technical writing.
• Capacity and motivation to grow leadership abilities through…