Manufacturing Management Trainee Jobs

Job Summary

• Is accountable for improving manufacturing processes and systems with the goal of reduced manufacturing costs or other agreed to improvement metrics. (This will be accomplished within the Process Improvement umbrella of the company).
• This role provides a production environment foundational experience for entry level engineers or business management graduates including valuable experience on the shop floor that is highly valued throughout industry and will set you apart from your peers in years to come.

Representative Duties

• Roles of responsibilities within Oil Dri Company will include Production Management, Process Improvement, Plant Process Engineering or Corporate Engineering.
• Coordinate production activities including Start-ups, Shutdowns, Daily Operations, Maintenance, Trials, Corporate Process Improvement Projects and Corporate Engineering Projects in your area of responsibility.
• This role will be physically demanding as you will be expected to operate equipment and perform housekeeping activities with your team – leading by example.
• Scheduling, Timekeeping and Accountability responsibilities for your teammates
• Expected to work in a front-line leadership position(s) within the factory within various production department(s) for up to three years. Initially you will be trained as an operator in the area of responsibility assigned so you will become a hands-on expert in the area you will be leading.
• Discuss, manage and record keep as required for Safety, Housekeeping, Environmental and Quality requirements in your area of responsibility

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering , Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Business Management.
• Independent self-starter who can work effectively with all levels of management.
• Posses core values of honesty and integrity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to climb at heights 100 feet or greater.
• Sitting, Walking, Standing, Talking, Hearing, Visual Acuity-Near
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, twist, and climb stairways and ladders, in order to study and understand plant processes.
• Must be able to work in dusty environments
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with lifting heavier weight.