Production Manager Trainee

Job Summary:

Carmeuse is seeking a Production Manager Trainee. Under the general direction of Senior Management and over the course of the next 18 – 24 months, the Production Manager Trainee will learn the basics of the Minerals Processing Industry.  The Management Trainee is mentored to ensure career growth and development is consistent with the opportunity for a bright future with Carmeuse.  This is an entry level position, and the candidate must have the ability to relocate based on organizational needs.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Receives training and performs duties in departments such as Safety, Quality, Operations, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Human Resources, IT, Engineering, etc.

• Safety – Learn and positively impact safety procedures, participate in safety related activities, observe workforce/workplace and make recommendations as required, review and learn investigative procedures, etc.

• Quality – Learn and positively impact the Total Quality System, Continuous Improvement System etc.

• Operations – Learn and positively impact standard operating procedures, root cause analysis, predicative/preventative maintenance, productivity requirements/maximization, material usage, metrics, manage equipment, standard reporting procedures, logistics, etc.

• Maintenance – learn and positively impact preventative/predicative maintenance system, SAP, work orders, supply procurement, etc.

• Employee Relations – Learn how to develop/train/mentor employees, understand hourly job responsibilities, participate in disciplinary procedures, direct and assign work, administer the labor contract (as applicable), participate in contract negotiations/grievance meetings, etc. (as applicable), provide negative and positive feedback as appropriate, foster positive workplace, communicate effectively, etc.

• Adapt to working with different sets of people and in different departments on any given day.

• Gain as much knowledge of the organization as possible in preparation for a future leadership role.

• Can locate, interpret and understands Company Policies and Procedures.

• Observes staff to learn necessary methods and procedures of the Minerals Processing Industry.

• Involved in maintenance, production, daily/weekly CIMS, safety, and continuous improvement meetings.

• Participate in annual budgeting process.

• Be a contributing member to the daily activities of the management team(s).

• Works with senior management to set goals and objectives.

• Monitors progress with the help of key personnel.

• And other duties as assigned by management

  Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business or a related field; relevant internships or equivalent experience are also considered.

• Industry background in manufacturing related to mining, paper mills, steel plants, refractory, heavy equipment fabrication, stone processing, cement plants, etc. is a plus.

• Qualified candidates will exhibit a positive and proactive attitude with high initiative and the ability to perform with minimal supervision.

• Good technical aptitude and analytical skills.

• Detail and process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities.

• Resourceful and well organized.

• Benefits & Compensation Package Includes:

• Competitive wages

• Paid holidays and vacation time

• Group medical/pharmacy insurance options with company funded health care spending accounts.

• Dental insurance & Vision insurance

• A 401k account with company matching contribution.

• A robust Wellness program with financial rewards

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child) and additional employee long-term disability insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition benefits including professional certifications.

• Employee referral program