Operations Leadership Development Program Associate

Job Description

Operations Leadership Development Program | Ember Shore Solutions

The Tone:
This is a full-time, rotational leadership development program for a client of Ember Shore Solutions, located across multiple sites domestically and internationally. The client company specializes in operations, manufacturing, and product development, providing hands-on experience in these areas. This role is crucial for developing the next generation of leaders by providing growth opportunities, leadership exposure, and real operational challenges to drive improvements within various business units.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Rotational / Multiple Sites

• Team: Reports to site leaders, interacting daily with factory workers, engineers, supervisors, and planners.
• Mission: Implement and improve manufacturing processes to meet operational needs for both existing and new products, while developing leadership capabilities within the company.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Improve Processes: Design and implement process improvements, addressing process, quality, or lean improvement opportunities.
• Lead Projects: Lead teams to complete productivity, lean, quality, and product startup projects.
• Rotate Positions: Rotate through technical, supervisory, and project-driven positions in Operations during each 12-month assignment at a location.
• Develop Leadership: Develop leadership skills through on-the-job experiences by participating on and leading projects that drive high performance in Operations.
• Present Results: Present results of projects and initiatives to the company North America senior leadership team and maintain ongoing contact with the executive sponsor of the program.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, specifically Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, or similar technical degrees are preferred.
• Experience: Proven work ethic demonstrated through internship, prior research, or co-op experience in engineering or manufacturing.
• Skills: Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional computer skills, knowledge of business concepts and strategy, and exceptional organizational skills.
• Bonus: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and to be relocated; ideally prior experience working with an organization that utilizes continuous improvement processes; strong commitment to a career in operations management.