Operations Leadership Development Program Associate

Job Description

Operations Leadership Development Program | Bluecrest Partners

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-person development program with domestic and international travel and relocation required. Bluecrest Partners is a company deeply involved in manufacturing and product development, creating both existing and new products across multiple business units. This role is crucial for cultivating the next generation of company leaders by immersing them in real operational challenges and providing significant growth opportunities. It aims to empower and equip individuals to drive high performance and continuous improvement within the company’s operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, travel and relocation required

• Mission: Implement and improve manufacturing processes for existing and new products, while empowering, equipping, and training future company leaders across multiple business units.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design and Implement: Design and implement manufacturing process improvements required to meet the operational needs for both existing and new products.
• Team Collaboration: Work as a collaborative team member on initiatives addressing process, quality, or lean improvement opportunities.
• Project Leadership: Lead teams to successfully complete projects focused on productivity, lean methodologies, quality control, and new product startup.
• Skill Development: Develop leadership skills in Operations through immersive on-the-job experiences, participating in and leading projects that drive high performance.
• Rotational Assignments: Rotate through diverse technical, supervisory, and project-driven positions in Operations during each 12-month assignment at a specific location, potentially covering areas such as Lean Manufacturing, Process Controls, Technology and Plant Floor improvements, Quality Control, Supply Chain, Operational Productivity and Financial Metrics, Engineering/New Product Development, and Employee Engagement.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or Industrial preferred) or a similar technical field.
• Experience: Proven work ethic through internship, prior research, or co-op experience in engineering or manufacturing, alongside demonstrated experience effectively working in teams.
• Skills: Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional computer skills, exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities, ability to utilize individual and team strengths to accomplish tasks and perform in cross-functional teams, and strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Bonus: Ideally prior experience working with an organization that utilizes continuous improvement processes, demonstrated leadership aptitude, a strong commitment to a career in operations management, and knowledge of business concepts and strategy.