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

About Us

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Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help enable people to live safer, healthier and more expressive lives. Worthington Enterprises operates with two primary business segments: Building Products and Consumer Products. Worthington's emphasis on innovation and transformation extends to building products including water systems, heating and cooling solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories, and consumer products in tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories sold under brand names Coleman®, Bernzomatic®, Balloon Time®, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, Well-X-Trol®, General®, Garden-Weasel®, Pactool International®, HALO and Hawkeye™. Worthington Enterprises also serves the growing global hydrogen ecosystem through on-board fueling systems and gas containment solutions.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises employs approximately 5,000 people throughout North America and Europe.