Operations Leadership Development Program (LDP) - Emerging Leader
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Full-Time
Closes on Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Job Description
Description
Job Title : Operations/Sales Leadership Development Program - Emerging Leader
Job Title of Immediate Supervisor : Plant Manager or designee during each rotation
Business Unit / Sector : Transcontinental Packaging - All Sectors and Business Units
Rate of Pay : $72,000
Other benefits : relocation assistance, sign-on bonus, housing stipend to higher cost of living plant's
SUMMARY
The Operations Leadership Development Program - Emerging Leader supports the converting production departments in helping to lead and direct engineering and continuous improvement projects involving production teams and employees in all manufacturing plant departments; may plan and assign work, ensure quality production and maximum efficiencies, enforce policy and procedures, recommend and implement improvements in production methods, participate in team activities.
This position is a rotational role, receiving on-the-job training while working in multiple manufacturing plant locations.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Main tasks and responsibilities may include:
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Utilize engineering, manufacturing, supply chain education and background
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Facilitate daily goal setting to achieve safety, quality, and productivity metrics and goals in all areas; report on shift results.
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Ensure effective and positive employee relations.
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Provide coaching and counseling to production operators and crew members.
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Drive continuous improvement activities and projects.
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Assist in performing preventative maintenance of equipment.
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Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment and have excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
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Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned.
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Follow all company policies & procedures, reflect organizational core values and strive to maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times.
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Possess basic mechanical abilities with problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
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Audits quality, safety, food safety, and environmental housekeeping procedures.
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Work overtime as needed, which may require extended shifts, weekends, and holidays
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Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Education
- 4 year college degree in engineering, business, or sales discipline required
Professional background
- Previous experience or strong desire to work in manufacturing organization, preferred
Professional competencies
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Knowledge of, and experience with, printing and converting industry and equipment; preferred
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Demonstrated evidence of critical thinking, logic, patience, reasoning, empathy, continuous learning and development
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Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; advanced skills preferred
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Customer Focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
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Respect and Teamwork - Relates well to people throughout the organization, builds appropriate rapport, and builds constructive and effective relationships.
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Deals with issues directly and in a timely manner; doesn't allow problems to fester; regularly reviews performance and holds timely discussions.
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Leading Others - Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretch objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.
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Innovation & Problem Solving - Uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.
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Performance - sets goals and works to achieve them; understand the metrics of success; motivates and encourages self and others to achieve greatness.
Soft skills
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Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and oral)
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Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and attention to detail
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Ability to effectively build and lead teams
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Qualifications
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineer
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