Operations Leadership Development Program (LDP) - Emerging Leader

Operations Leadership Development Program (LDP) - Emerging Leader

Job Category: CO-OP & Interns Requisition Number: OPERA004362

Posted: April 2, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

12100 Smith Drive Huntley, IL 60142, USA +12 more locations

Job Details

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:

• Utilize engineering, manufacturing, supply chain education and background
• Facilitate daily goal setting to achieve safety, quality, and productivity metrics and goals in all areas; report on shift results.
• Ensure effective and positive employee relations.
• Provide coaching and counseling to production operators and crew members.
• Drive continuous improvement activities and projects.
• Assist in performing preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment and have excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned.
• Follow all company policies & procedures, reflect organizational core values and strive to maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times.
• Possess basic mechanical abilities with problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Audits quality, safety, food safety, and environmental housekeeping procedures.
• Work overtime as needed, which may require extended shifts, weekends, and holidays
• 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:

• Knowledge of, and experience with, printing and converting industry and equipment; preferred
• Demonstrated evidence of critical thinking, logic, patience, reasoning, empathy, continuous learning and development
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; advanced skills preferred
• Customer Focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Respect and Teamwork - Relates well to people throughout the organization, builds appropriate rapport, and builds constructive and effective relationships.
• Deals with issues directly and in a timely manner; doesn't allow problems to fester; regularly reviews performance and holds timely discussions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performance – sets goals and works to achieve them; understand the metrics of success; motivates and encourages self and others to achieve greatness.

Soft skills:

• Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively build and lead teams

Qualifications

Education

Required: Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineer or related field.

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