Manufacturing Management Trainee

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, is seeking a Manufacturing Management Trainee who is looking for a highly desirable professional manufacturing career where tremendous growth opportunity exists. The Manufacturing Management Trainee will participate in a rotational program gaining hands‑on experience across key operations to improve processes, analyze equipment performance, support production and maintenance, and drive continuous improvement, all within a fast‑paced environment offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Participate in a rotational program to gain experience and knowledge of production; scheduling; inventory; warehousing; maintenance; shipping; receiving; and quality control operations. Participation will require everything from “shadowing” other employees to working specific jobs that can range from production line work to machine maintenance to scheduling and beyond.
• Works independently or with cross‑functional teams to gather data and input on the development of original designs or adaptations of existing designs after having been given general instructions regarding purpose and parameters. This may include research of existing machinery, taking measurements utilizing precision measurement tools, or working with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to determine necessary components.
• Participate in, lead and complete manufacturing process and machinery projects of varying sizes and durations in equipment optimization and reliability.
• Evaluate equipment and manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality, reduce machine downtime, and drive cost savings.
• Analyze OEE, MTBF, and MT  to determine frequency of breakdown and uptime for daily production.
• Problem‑solve from routine to complex in a way that drives improvements in OEE, uptime, and machine reliability. Lead root cause analysis, failure tracking, and corrective action implementation to improve equipment reliability.
• Use data and failure trends to set priorities, schedules, and spare parts strategies.
• Prepare and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, and bill of materials (BOM).
• Assist in the planning, scheduling and supervision activities related to day‑to‑day operations in Production and Maintenance.
• Incorporate continuous improvement methodologies and practical problem solving in the creation of standard operation procedures (SOP), and visual aids for key equipment and processes.
• Assist management and supervisors in the planning, coordinating, and managing of the entire plant and its staff in such a manner as to ensure that all company objectives and production goals are continually met.
• Research and analyze new manufacturing methods or processes to improve existing operations.
• Recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
• Analyze all equipment requirements and assist in the requisition of tooling and spare parts.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• Demonstrated experience working with pneumatics, hydraulics, and automation.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and create technical documents, engineering drawings, engineering documentation.
• 1-3 years of hands‑on manufacturing experience dealing with equipment and machinery improvements (Internships will be considered as experience).
• Experience with software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and CMMS is preferred.
• Must be able to travel.

At AJM, our comprehensive “Cafeteria Benefits Plan” and “Flexible Spending Arrangement” (FSA), truly sets us apart from the competition. Under the cafeteria plan you’ll receive a comprehensive package of company‑paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage.

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Optical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Cafeteria Benefits Plan
• Flexible Spending Agreement
• Health Savings Account
• Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
• 401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holiday
• Paid Sick & Personal Time
• Professional Development Program (AJM University)

AJM Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or other legally protected status.

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