Manufacturing Management Trainee

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Rotational 18‑month training program developing future plant management leaders.

Key Responsibilities

  • leadership
  • training coordination
  • process improvement
  • continuous improvement
  • plant management
  • solution implementation

Tasks

-Provide leadership and set an example for other employees -Proactively manage and navigate a comprehensive training plan and coordinate with plant leadership teams to execute training tasks -Actively participates and acts as a member of the plant management team -Identifies, builds and implements large-scale network-wide solutions for real work challenges. -Leverage background and education to make suggestions and implement ways of working that leads to process improvements at the rotation location -Identify, prepare and implement solutions on a small, medium and large scale that positively improves efficiency, safety and/or culture in the manufacturing environment. -Participate in various continuous improvement projects -Learn and perform the various management positions in the plant to include, Production Manager Quality Manager, Yard Manager, Inventory Manager and Freight Manager roles -Successfully acts and has the authority to lead as a backfill for leader absences

Requirements

  • degree
  • office suite
  • maintenance
  • leadership
  • problem solving
  • safety

What You Bring

-Strong interpersonal skills and problem solving skills -Learn plant financial and human resource management processes -Four year business or technical degree, with 0 to 2 years experience in a manufacturing or industrial work environment preferred -Ability to multi-task with excellent time management skills -Quick learner with Initiative and self-discipline -Demonstrate a solid understanding of overall plant operations; including manufacturing, inventory& logistics and customer service -Leadership skills -Strong decision making skills -Learn key predictive and preventive maintenance strategies and techniques -Strong Computer skills and applications (internet, Microsoft Office Suite) -Ability to communicate with different levels within the organization -Through on-the-job training learn and perform the various manufacturing and yard positions, including supervisory roles -Learn key safety & quality management processes and techniques -Ability to effectively communicate and problem solve with customers -Ability to prepare, present and gain alignment of identified strategic initiatives from senior leaders with the purpose of implementing scalable on solutions that drive improved results.

Benefits

-100% paid by ADS.

The Company

About Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

-revolutionized stormwater management with advanced plastic piping systems. -specializes in providing innovative drainage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. -offers a range of products for stormwater management, including pipes, fittings, and filtration systems. -commits to creating eco-friendly solutions that reduce environmental impact. -products widely used in infrastructure projects like roads, highways, and subdivisions. -has a significant presence across North America with multiple manufacturing facilities and distribution centers. -a leader in developing cutting-edge pipe manufacturing technology for long-lasting, reliable systems. -dedicated to advancing solutions for water filtration and quality control. -recognized for innovative approaches that shape the future of water management.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Manufacturing Management Trainee at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. in Hilliard, OH