Plastics Manager Trainee

Job Description

Plastics Management Trainee | Lane Enterprises, LLC

The Tone:
This is a full-time management trainee program at Lane Enterprises, LLC, located on-site at one of our manufacturing plant locations. Lane Enterprises, LLC is a leading company in plastics manufacturing operations. This role is crucial for preparing high-potential individuals to step into future leadership roles, ensuring the continued efficiency and success of our manufacturing environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Management Trainee
• Type: Full-time
• Location: On-site, at a manufacturing plant location
• Pay: $65000–$75000 yearly
• Team: Reports to an experienced Plant Manager or similar leadership
• Mission: Prepare high-potential candidates for future leadership roles within plastics manufacturing operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Training & Development: Participate in a structured rotational program across key areas of plant operations including production, safety, logistics, and quality control.
• Operational Oversight: Assist in monitoring daily manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with company standards and production goals.
• Process Improvement: Learn to analyze plant performance data, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Leadership Mentorship: Shadow experienced supervisors and managers to learn effective team leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution techniques.
• Procedure Implementation: Support the development and implementation of operational procedures that promote efficiency, safety, and product quality.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field, for an entry-level leadership development role.
• Experience: 1 – 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred, including internships, co-ops, or full-time roles.
• Skills: Strong interest in leadership and operations management, coupled with a self-motivated desire for growth; excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills; willingness to work various shifts to gain comprehensive exposure to a 24/7 production schedule; ability to travel up to 10–15% for training and development.
• Bonus: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with ERP systems.