Management Trainee

POSITION TITLE: Management Trainee

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Management Trainee position is responsible for assisting the Production Supervisor and Plant Manager in overseeing production. As a Management Trainee, you will assume regular duties and be given special projects, management assignments, and quality projects by facility management. This role will rotate tasks during your training to be familiar with the operations and management of both shifts as you learn how to run various department and manufacturing processes at your facility. This is a hands-on training position that builds knowledge to prepare for the higher-level positions in SmartLam.

All internal candidates will need to apply on www.smartlam.com/careers/ .

Compensation: $55-$75K based on experience and education.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Production

• Responsible for learning and understanding all manufacturing & quality processes.
• Manage and lead team members in your area.
• Work with supervisors and managers in your area to accomplish goals.
• Aid in the hiring, training, development, and onboarding of new and existing employees within their assigned departments.
• Assist with monitoring and collecting of quality data to ensure manufacturing specifications are maintained.
• Responsible for filling in when employees miss, quit, or take vacations.
• Involved in setting and evaluating production quotas, both quantity, and quality.
• Keep all production facilities in good repair, orderly, and clean.
• Use equipment to capacity to fill orders.

Safety

• Ensure all safety policies are enforced, all training is updated, and all equipment is guarded and well maintained.
• Keep all safety training and maintenance documented.
• Keep open communication with all Team Members regarding safety issues.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree a plus and/or one plus years of experience in a production or manufacturing-related field.
• Able to write and speak clearly and accurately.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel/Word and the ability to learn and use specialized company applications.
• Must be detail-oriented, highly accountable, and able to prioritize tasks.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Leadership Abilities.
• Must be capable of treating ALL employees in the facility with respect and courtesy.
• Self-motivated and Goal-oriented.
• Organizational skills.
• Develop action plans.
• Decision making qualities.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SmartLam NA – Dothan offers competitive compensation and benefits to employees at each of our facilities. To include:

• Competitive Pay.
• Medical Insurance (Available first of month after start date).
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• Company paid Short Term Disability.
• Company paid Long Term Disability.
• PTO (Personal Time Off)
• 401(K) matching 5% at 100%

Equal Employment Opportunity:
SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate the interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties.

Americans with Disabilities

SmartLam North America will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

To be successful in this position, the duties and responsibilities must be performed on-site, remote work is not available.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing management: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person