Lakeside Leadership Development Program- Manufacturing

Lakeside Leadership Development Program- Manufacturing at Lakeside Book Company Lakeside Leadership Development Program- Manufacturing at Lakeside Book Company in Crawfordsville, Indiana Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

Full-Time Job Description:

Location :

Harrisonburg, VA and Crawfordsville, IN Start Date:

This program is set to start in early summer 2026 and is built as an 18-24-month rotational program. The Lakeside Leadership Development Program (LDP) is an opportunity for recent college graduates with an Engineering degree to gain diverse experience in the manufacturing industry. Participants will be assigned a mentor, receive leadership training, and complete rotations through each department of our organization. They will also be able to participate in process improvement training and complete project-based assignments. At the end of the program, participants will transition into a full-time role based on their career interests and the organization's business needs. Relocation may be possible for those interested. As our LDP Associate, you will: Participate in an extensive onboarding and orientation program, which includes rotations through all departments to understand our operations. Participate in visits to other print sites for learning, best practice sharing, and project support. Participate in leadership training, such as LEADS, local training, online modules, and other training as required. Participate in print and bind technical training. Participate in process improvement training. Engage in multiple assignments based on business needs and personal interests. Lead project-based assignments. Act as a fill-in supervisor for open roles and provide weekend and vacation coverage.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mech, IE, Eng Tech, EE, etc.), Printing Management, Paper Science Work experience in lieu of degree may be considered for internals Prior internship, co-op, or practical experience Strong leadership and communication skills Lean Six Sigma training is a plus