Manufacturing Operations Trainee (Recent College Graduates)

Location:

Newark, OH Area Salary:

$65,000 - $75,000 Launch Your Career in Manufacturing Leadership Are you a recent college graduate ready to apply your degree and build a long-term career? Join a well-established manufacturing company with decades of success and a strong future ahead. This entry-level Manufacturing Operations Trainee role is designed to develop the next generation of leaders through hands-on experience and structured learning. You'll gain exposure to all aspects of plant operations while building the skills needed to step into a supervisory role. This program combines technical training with early leadership development, giving you the tools to make decisions, lead teams, and drive operational performance. What You'll DoProduction & Operations Support daily production activities to meet efficiency, quality, and safety goals Monitor operations and escalate issues or deviations Assist with production scheduling and workflow coordination Learn and apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) Process Improvement Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives Identify inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, downtime, scrap, and throughput Maintenance & Engineering Coordinate with maintenance teams on equipment issues Assist with troubleshooting and preventive maintenance activities Support equipment installations and process improvements Quality & Compliance Follow and help enforce quality standards Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions Ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements Safety & Environmental (EHS) Promote and model safe behaviors on the production floor Participate in safety audits and hazard identification initiatives Team Collaboration Work cross-functionally with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams Develop leadership, communication, and team coordination skills What We're Looking For Recent college graduate (Bachelor's degree required; Engineering, Operations, or related fields preferred) Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Interest in manufacturing operations and leadership development Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment Excellent communication and teamwork skills Why Join Us? Structured training designed to fast-track your leadership career Hands-on experience across multiple departments Opportunity to grow into supervisory and management roles Competitive salary and long-term career stability with an established company

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person