General information

Location

Clarion  

Reference

2023-10882  

Position description

Job title

Operations Leadership Trainee

Contract type

Full-time

About us

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Main duties and responsibilities

At our location in Shippenville, PA, we are looking for an individual whom has a strong desire to learn all aspects of our business. The candidate will acquire management skills (leadership, teambuilding, interpersonal), technical skills (production management controls, operational processes, and metrics) as well as contribute to the organization through projects to improve production, reduce waste, or process improvement. The Operations Management Trainee participates in an intensive program of approximately 12 months duration and includes rotations through various roles within the assigned facility. The Operations Management Trainee is expected to be prepared for a leadership role upon completion of the program.

Acquire knowledge to include administrative functions, staffing, disciplinary procedures, budget, production processes and requirements while making contributions to the overall performance of the site.
· Rotate through various functions of the site to include Production (all processes in both facilities), Human Resources, Purchasing, Maintenance, Sales, Accounting, Quality, Logistics, and Warehousing.
· Develop a strong understanding of plant operations through hands-on work with all levels within the organization.
· Complete projects related to cost-reduction and/or improved performance.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor's Degree with either of the following preferred majors: Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Safety Science, or other related field
· Excellent attendance record.
· Ability to exercise good judgment in setting priorities and follow-through in a fast-paced results-oriented environment
· Strong desire to learn the manufacturing process, develop leadership capabilities and possess desire to process in the Kronospan organization
· Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
· Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
· Capability to prioritize work activities, assignments, demands and flexibility to adapt to change
· Strong analytical skills
· Demonstrated excellent work ethic, strong time management and organizational skills
· Must be able to work flexible hours and be available upon the needs of the business. This may include rotating shifts, nights and/or weekends.
· Must have strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
· Must be a team player and have the ability to work and interact with associates/departments throughout the organization


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What we offer

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:
- Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
- You enjoy highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
- Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
- 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
- “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
- Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools
Together we work, together we win.