Operations Leadership Program Associate

Worthington Enterprises is hiring for it's next Operations Leadership Trainee cohort. This 18-24 month program is designed to develop individuals into Production Leaders. This position may require relocation and some travel. The roles and responsibilities are under the direction of the Operations Manager and are assigned in alignment with the business unit succession planning initiatives with added exposure to multiple operational roles which may include production, engineering, quality, sales, finance, and supply chain management/scheduling. The next full-time employee cohort will start in Summer 2025.

Responsibilities

• Use working knowledge of production process, machines and materials to train and evaluate production employees and determine opportunities to make improvements where appropriate
• Perform entry level job duties on plant equipment in all departments
• Cross train throughout entire plant including production, maintenance, IP, scheduling, quality, EH&S
• Improve level of equipment performance and reliability
• Make recommendations of equipment/process improvements
• Direct & prioritize production personnel in an efficient & effective manner to meet production needs.
• Receives and communicates needs for each shift
• Initiate and drive projects handed down from management
• Determine need / estimated cost and arrange for procurement of parts, special tools and/or equipment
• Determines workforce requirements for department and assists with the staffing.

Desired Experience

• Support and promote Worthington Philosophy and culture
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices
• Strong leadership skills
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong problem solving and/or troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated ability in decision making, analytical thinking, time management and motivation
• Can plan and coordinate large projects

What's Next?
Upon the successful completion of the program, you will be slated on our operations management succession bench. There will be opportunities to go into an Area Manager, Supervisor, or other operations - leadership positions. These roles could be available at the location where you train, or might be at one of our other facilities, which is why we require the ability to relocate.

But that's just the beginning for your career with Worthington! We empower our employees to thrive and grow, continue to seek internal development, and learn all that you can.

Potential locations: Chilton WI, Maize KS, West Warwick RI, Jefferson OH, Westerville OH, Columbus OH