Operations Management Trainee

Worthington Enterprises is hiring for our 2027 Operations Management Trainee cohort. This position is a developmental role that is designed to develop individuals into Production Supervisors and other various production-related management roles. This position may require relocation and moderate travel. The roles and responsibilities are under the direction of the Operations Manager and are assigned in alignment with the business unit succession planning initiatives with added exposure to multiple operational roles which may include production, sales, finance and supply chain management/scheduling.

The program runs 18-24 months. The first month training will take place in Columbus, OH. From there, you may be located in Chilton WI, Columbus OH, Jefferson OH, or West Warwick RI.

Responsibilities

• Use working knowledge of production process, machines and materials to train and evaluate production employees and determine opportunities to make improvements where appropriate
• Determines workforce requirements for department and assists with the hiring process for seasonal and full time employees.
• Perform entry level job duties on plant equipment in all departments
• Improve level of equipment performance and reliability
• Make recommendations of equipment/process improvements
• Direct & prioritize production personnel in an efficient & effective manner to meet production needs. Receives and communicates needs for each shift
• Initiate and drive projects handed down from management
• Determine need / estimated cost and arrange for procurement of parts, special tools and/or equipment
• Cross train throughout entire plant including production, maintenance, IP, scheduling, quality, EH&S

Desired Experience

• Support and promote Worthington Philosophy and culture
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices
• Strong leadership skills
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong problem solving and/or troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated ability in decision making, analytical thinking, time management and motivation
• Can plan and coordinate large projects