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Through four distinct six-month rotations, Associates gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing and supporting operational functions and work alongside experienced leaders across Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), Operational Excellence, and Quality Systems.\nThe program is intentionally structured to challenge high-potential Associates, accelerate learning, strengthen technical and leadership capability, and provide meaningful opportunities to contribute to projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and business performance. Associates are expected to take ownership of their development, seek feedback, learn quickly, and stretch beyond assigned responsibilities. By the end of the program, OLDP Associates will be prepared for potential progression into operations leadership roles at Tolmar, with a primary focus on opportunities within Manufacturing.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities\nProactively identify opportunities for process improvement and propose practical, actionable solutions that demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and ownership.\nSeek out and volunteer for challenging tasks or projects beyond assigned responsibilities, consistently following through to achieve goals and deliver strong results.\nSupport and implement process improvements and optimization in manufacturing and operational procedures.\nParticipate in leadership training, technical lead assignments, and stretch experiences across departments to develop confidence, adaptability, and leadership skills.\nEnhance technical writing skills by preparing deviation reports, change controls, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and other documentation.\nLearn and support technical troubleshooting activities within Engineering and Maintenance as needed.\nWork closely with cross-departmental project teams to contribute fresh perspective, strong execution, and disciplined follow-through in support of new or improved\nApply Lean operational concepts by executing key improvement projects, utilizing specialized training provided.\nUse basic statistical methods to support data trending, technical problem solving, process evaluation and continuous improvement.\nEnsure compliance with regulations for drugs and medical devices, including USP, ICH, and FDA requirements.\nComplete a supervisory rotation supporting the day-to-day leadership of a team of manufacturing operators under the guidance of an experienced leader, with emphasis on employee safety, quality, compliance, production requirements, and applicable HR policies.\nModel high ethical standards, initiative, integrity, reliability, accountability, and trustworthiness in all work activities.\nPromote and sustain a positive, respectful, and harassment-free workplace environment for all employees.\nOperate in accordance with Tolmar’s Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, and all established regulatory, compliance, and safety requirements.\nParticipate in and follow all required Tolmar training programs.\nDemonstrate adaptability, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take on additional related duties or stretch assignments as assigned.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nAbility and eagerness to quickly develop proficiency in the operational systems that support Tolmar’s Operations.\nDemonstrated skill in effective technical writing.\nCapacity and motivation to grow leadership abilities through supervisory exposure, coaching, feedback, and hands-on operational experience.\nBasic understanding of Lean Concepts such as 5S, leader standard work, line balancing, poka yoke, and centerlining.\nIntroductory knowledge of FDA regulations, USP, NF, ICH, EP, and their application to manufacturing processes.\nAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.\nCapacity to gain experience in equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs, and escalation.\nStrong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to collaborate with other departments to achieve significant business outcomes.\nCritical thinking, sound judgment, and a bias for action in timely problem-solving.\nMindset of curiosity, eagerness to learn, continuous improvement, and openness to coaching and feedback.\nDemonstrated record of high achievement, ownership, and follow-through in academic, internship, co-op, work, leadership, or extracurricular experiences.\nStrong drive to learn quickly, take initiative, seek feedback, and stretch beyond assigned responsibilities in pursuit of personal growth and business results.\nAbility to communicate project updates, recommendations, and opportunities to executive leadership with clarity, confidence, humility, and openness to feedback.\nCore Values\nThis position is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar’s Core Values:\nCenter on People: We commit to support the well-being of our patients and treat our employees and those we serve as valued partners. By placing people at the heart of our actions, we actively engage, invigorate, acquire knowledge, and grow together with an enterprise-wide mindset that lifts the whole organization.\nAre Proactive & Agile: We embody a culture of engagement and action. With a hands-on approach, we fearlessly adapt to change. We anticipate, respond swiftly and efficiently to ignite a spirit that propels us towards extraordinary outcomes.\nAct Ethically: We are committed to consistently conducting our business in an ethical, compliant, and socially aware manner, in line with our purpose of positively impacting lives. We actively cultivate diversity, equity, inclusion & sustainability in our workplace.\nConstantly Improve: We are committed to a proactive, collaborative effort to enhance our products, systems, processes, and services by reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and improving quality. We strive to be innovative, embracing calculated risk-taking that drives better ways of working.\nAre Accountable: We think, act, and communicate with honesty, transparency, and clarity in alignment with our core values. We don't compromise our values for near term gain. We take accountability & ownership of our work, actions, successes, and setbacks. We strive to deliver our best as we shape the future.\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical or scientific field required; master’s degree or MBA preferred.\nPrevious internship, co-op, project, leadership, supervision, manufacturing, quality, or engineering experience preferred, particularly where the candidate demonstrated initiative, ownership, and measurable results.\nStrong academic performance, demonstrated leadership involvement, internship or project experience, and evidence of initiative, resilience, and eagerness to take on increasing responsibility preferred.\nWorking Conditions\nThe role is based in both manufacturing and office environments. Associates are expected to actively engage with cross-functional teams in operational settings, demonstrate professionalism on the manufacturing floor, and approach new environments with curiosity, flexibility, and a strong willingness to learn. Availability outside core business hours may occasionally be required.\nCompensation and Benefits\nAnnual pay range $65,000 - $72,000\nBenefits information: https://www.tolmar.com/careers/employee-benefits \nTolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience.\nTolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. 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