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Management Trainee

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Smartlam North America

Columbia Falls, MT (In Person)

$65,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/10/2026

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Management Trainee Smartlam North America - 3.4 Columbia Falls, MT Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $75,000 a year 6 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) 5% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Task prioritization Full Job Description SUMMARY The Management Trainee position is responsible for assisting the Production Supervisor and Plant Manager in overseeing production. As a Management Trainee, you will assume regular duties and be given special projects, management assignments, and quality projects by facility management. This role will rotate tasks during your training to be familiar with the operations and management of both shifts as you learn how to run various department and manufacturing processes at your facility. This is a hands-on training position that builds knowledge to prepare for the higher-level positions in SmartLam.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Production Responsible for learning and understanding all manufacturing & quality processes. Manage and lead team members in your area. Work with supervisors and managers in your area to accomplish goals. Aid in the hiring, training, development, and onboarding of new and existing employees within their assigned departments. Assist with monitoring and collecting of quality data to ensure manufacturing specifications are maintained. Responsible for filling in when employees miss, quit, or take vacations. Involved in setting and evaluating production quotas, both quantity, and quality. Keep all production facilities in good repair, orderly, and clean. Use equipment to capacity to fill orders. Safety Ensure all safety policies are enforced, all training is updated, and all equipment is guarded and well maintained. Keep all safety training and maintenance documented. Keep open communication with all Team Members regarding safety issues.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree a plus and/or one plus years of experience in a production or manufacturing-related field. Able to write and speak clearly and accurately. Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel/Word and the ability to learn and use specialized company applications. Must be detail-oriented, highly accountable, and able to prioritize tasks. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Leadership Abilities. Must be capable of treating ALL employees in the facility with respect and courtesy. Self-motivated and Goal-oriented. Organizational skills. Develop action plans. Decision making qualities.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SmartLam NA - Dothan offers competitive compensation and benefits to employees at each of our facilities.
To include:
Competitive Pay. Medical Insurance (Available first of month after start date). Dental Insurance. Vision Insurance. Company paid Life Insurance. Company paid Short Term Disability. Company paid Long Term Disability. PTO (Personal Time Off) 401(K) matching 5% at 100% Some benefits are only available to full-time employees or after designated waiting periods. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Equal Employment Opportunity SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws regarding discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other protected status. Americans with
Disabilities:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.