About McElroy Metal McElroy Metal is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, metal siding and sub-structural components with 14 manufacturing facilities, 28 Service Centers and 44 Metal Mart locations across the US. After three generations of family ownership, McElroy transitioned to an employee-owned company (ESOP) in 2022 . Ian McElroy, who continues to serve as the President of McElroy Metal, shared the reason for the change, "The one constant trait during our 60-year history is the influence and support of employees. Throughout the country, McElroy Metal is blessed to have loyal team members, including many that have dedicated decades of service to the company. As a show of appreciation, McElroy Metal team members are now employee owners of McElroy Metal." Recruitment Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu0kwO8cYck Benefits Employee Stock Ownership Program Comprehensive medical plan for all full-time employees and their dependents Prescription card benefit Dental plan for all regular full-time employees Life insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee Employee Assistance Program for all our employees and their immediate family members Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee Educational Assistance Program 401(k) Plan, a company match and a profit-sharing plan Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave for regular, full-time employees Financial performance incentive programs In-house and outside employee training and development opportunities Summary McElroy Metal has an opening for the position of Manufacturing Manager Trainee at the Clinton, IL Manufacturing center. The Manufacturing Manager Trainee, under direction from the Production Manager, will assist with oversight for the day-to-day shop activities, meet production deadlines, and provide leadership to the manufacturing & shipping teams. Successful candidate will enjoy working on and eventually leading a team. Trainee status length will depend on overall capabilities & performance of the candidate. . Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F Responsibilities Utilization of company software systems (JDE, Lean Work Bench, Scheduling/Loading Dashboard, Ship Track, P2P/Uptime, etc.) to support daily production, loading, and customer service requirements Executes daily scheduling of production, assignment of raw materials, and said completion of production requirements Responsible for the accurate and daily completion of work center P2P (Productivity) documentation, along with ensuring teams meet target productivity goals As a member of the leadership Safety team, is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, and ensuring all safety and quality inspections are completed Ensures start / stop times are adhered to and efficient use of all resources is utilized. Supports and guides Lean initiatives (CI) and helps develop the overall Lean strategy to be implemented and sustained Assists in establishing team goals, provides training, and tracks key performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement Assists in managing production employees to include developing team members, employment decisions, and performance assessments. • Ensures cross training of all team members, across all job functions, to optimize capabilities of the team Has oversight on shipping team to ensure on time completion of outbound loads, with 100% accurate fill rates Empowers team members in a positive manner to drive team's success Ensures plant-wide Best Practice Standards and housekeeping requirements are maintained. Experience/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree preferred Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills. Demonstrated problem analysis and problem-solving skills and have ability to coach team members in developing these skills. Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and execute. Ability to refine manufacturing processes to achieve continuous improvements in quality, delivery and cost. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a supervisory level role Visit our McElroyMetal.com employment page for more information about our company, our locations, and how to join the McElroy Metal team. McElroy Metal will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if McElroy Metal is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. McElroy Metal is an equal opportunity employer. We provide an inclusive environment that allows each employee to be their best based upon their merit, talent and aspiration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. McElroy Metal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. Requests for an accommodation should be made with the hiring manager.